Ataúd Blanco: El Juego Diabólico

Let's get right into this: Is this violent? Yes. Is it strange? You betcha it is! Some may call it far out and would not be missing the spot while saying that. Does it feel like amateur script hour though? Sadly yes to that too. Also the acting is mostly not convincing, which may be a result of a script the actors didn't really get.

On the other hand, you have really good visuals. And the crazy factor goes through the roof. If you don't mind story and logic, this will take you on a ride that you won't forget - actually this is also true if you dislike the movie. A lot of things are happening and it seems like the filmmaker here bets on us not noticing the flaws while throwing stuff at us (and the main character). Do you mind? If you do, don't watch, otherwise go ahead and have "fun" ... don't blame me for your confusion though

How far will a mother go to protect her child? And at what cost?

Good or bad? I can't decide because there are so many conflicting factors. There are some original and interesting concepts. Lots of continuity issues which can be quite distracting. The climax of the film is really quite disturbing.

For me it's a 4 and an 8 at the same time ... so I guess pick the middle.

I just watched first 10 minutes and stopped. This movie looks like done by bad cinema students. Long passages and serious continuity problems, like the woman driving her car in a perfect road while talking to her daughter and suddenly a bump and a flat. Now the car is in a long dirt road.

Star Trek technology that beamed the car from asphalt road to a dirt road instantly? I do not know.

Argentina had made great movies but not this one. Sorry.

This movie is well made and seems like it's going somewhere but honestly it sucks and the ending is stupid. It's not the worst, but it's a waste of your time when you could be watching something good.

Daniel de la Vega is quickly becoming not only one of the best horror directors in Argentina, but one of the best in world cinema for the simple fact that he has his own style! Yes his films have some problems, but the creativity he possesses is something to be applauded in a world full of remakes and generic garbage. Being a very self aware director, he plays the audience along on a string. Creating generic moments, giving the viewer a false sense of security and then pulling the rug from under them. He did this in his other movies (Necrofobia and Hermanos de Sangre) and its no different in Ataud Blanco. Strange, disturbing and very fast paced, Ataud Blanco doesn't allow itself to get boring and will constantly have the viewer on edge, because of the directors ability to play with the audience! High end production, along with solid acting, allows the dreaded atmosphere to soak through the screen and strangle the audience right up until its shocking climax! This is definitely a film that wont appeal to the masses, It can be very confusing and vague at times, but if you like your movies that are very strange and violent, then this one is right up your alley!