Below Zero (2021) User Reviews

The wheels on the bus...

[Pjtaylor-96-138044 · 7/10 · 7 March 2021]

'Below Zero (2021)' is a thriller in which a prison transport bus is attacked by a mysterious stranger, leaving its passengers - a police officer and the inmates he's transporting - trapped inside. It's a straightforward sort of thing but it does exactly what it needs to, proceeding at a fairy propulsive pace and providing several engaging action scenes. It's often exciting and suspenseful, with a variety of enjoyable set-pieces, and it comes together in a satisfying way that blurs the line between right and wrong. It's a little predictable, but that doesn't matter too much. Neither does the fact that it features a few logical inconsistencies. It's an entertaining experience from start to finish. 7/10

A satisfying thriller

[DogePelis2015 · 7/10 · 11 April 2021]

The movie is long and the plot is too simple; however, it is a good Spanish thriller, with good action scenes; It is good entertainment that I recommend.

For families, we often take extra miles, and it feels rational as well even when it's not

[ridi-arahan · 7/10 · 14 March 2021]

What worked: I would say the technical aspects of the movie is done well. The movie sets a very promising mood for the narrative, keeping us intact and intuned with the atmosphere that we are going to experience.

What did not work: Like we sometimes say, the movie could have been much better if only the writing was done more carefully. Screenplay is average but the execution missed the mark. The scenes could have been better if choreographed well, or scenes were kept as real as possible. The intend of the movie is not missed but since the makers set some specific tone of the movie we expect it throughout the movie. Somewhere after an opening half, the movie starting losing its grip and felt more like a cliche movie with usual sub plots, unrealistic situations and sometimes a bit melodramatic. We can say it's a flawed writing, some plot-holes and many possibilities for more convincing scenarios. Final verdict: one time watch

Spanish Con Air

[danielcereto · 6/10 · 29 January 2021]

First, even the movie is full of cliches and predictable the settings and action scenes are pretty well executed. Acting is just OK from the full cast. Second, It could have been far better just with a more risky script. A lot of weird situations make the most part of the movie unbelievable. Last, looks like the directors were inspired by movies like Con Air. Good point. So, if you like non pretentious action movies, with non twisted script, this one is for you.

Spanish thriller

[yusufpiskin · 6/10 · 7 February 2021]

Spanish thriller is never disappointing, this movie is quite interesting too. Basically this movie sets on a limited timeline (the main plot happen in one cold night) and limited location (the prison bus and the empty village). Despite all the limitation, the director able to generate suspense and tension throughout the movie. The closing act is a bit disappointing though with all of the hesitation around the antagonists. After all, it's still a movie worth to watch.

Moderately Surprised By This one...

[wandernn1-81-683274 · 7/10 · 17 April 2021]

I really wasn't expecting a pretty decent story from this one. Felt like a decent use of time for once on Netflix. 7/10.

I wish Netflix would specify what language the film is in.

Decent

[simonoudeluttikhuis · 6/10 · 29 January 2021]

It is not a great movie but if you got nothing else to watch, it is watchable

This is Spain not Wildwest America

[epic_nerull · 8/10 · 13 February 2021]

A lot of bad reviews seems to be from USA where everyone goes around with rifles and automatic weapons. In Spain no one can use firearms, not even the police unless under serious threat. In fact in Span a policeman can only unload his weapon if he is shot first. Taking that into consideration, this is a good story and it seems wildly based on a real Spanish case.

I found it to be ok

[imdb-ikysmoviedatabase · 6/10 · 29 January 2021]

It was pretty good Spanish action movie. Not the best but decent enough.

Solid smart entertainment

[ienjoyent3rtainmnt · 27 June 2021]

Very well-paced. Believable action scenes. Solid storyline. Good acting. Another example why I'll take a subtitled "foreign" movie over the average American attempt at similar filmmaking.

Boredom in the ice

[DLochner · 6/10 · 4 February 2021]

The description of the film is so exciting. In the end the film unfortunately turns out to be a boring crime story. A prisoner transport is ambushed, the characters seem empty and hollow, and the actually wonderful setting in the icy cold can no longer compensate for the boredom. What a shame, could have turned out to be good.

7

[Edvis-1997 · 7/10 · 30 January 2021]

I could say when I saw main actor from movie "The Occupant" I thought it's going to be good movie. The beginning looked very strong and it got my attention from the first minutes. After about half of movie it got a little bit average and lost my attention. To sum up, it had amazing started but it didn't keep it till the ending. Good movie, I would recommend it for action fans. Strong 7 from me and the best movie of 2021 that I've seen so far.

Not bad, good time killer

[Nyc_Don_DrKing · 6/10 · 30 January 2021]

It was a decent movie bout a cop havent to come to the realization of what would he do, if the shoe was on his foot. Once he finds out why all the madness is happening. Could it have been better yeah maybe, but it was a film where I had no hopes going in, which turned out to be decent.

Great acting, poor writing!

[tom-procter87 · 6/10 · 1 February 2021]

This could have been a really good film if it wasn't for the silly plot holes and terrible writing. The ending is great but it just wouldn't happen like that... such a shame. Barely above average

Frustrating

[o-59578 · 2/10 · 30 January 2021]

Too any plot holes at key points thatvthe movie fails to sell the suspense.

I want to avoid spoilers but it's one of those that at key points in the movie the lead starts character starts making decisions that make no sense and are some what irrational which just spoils the movie for me take away all that and this could have been a great movie.

Claustrophobic tense, I enjoyed it.

[Pandoi90 · 8/10 · 29 January 2021]

Some really good characters and twists in this movie. Yes there's violence, but no more than most movies. but this is a pretty decent movie. You have a feeling of dark ominous treachery up all the time, who is The lead actor is very good, as are the cast. Worth a watch.

Worth watching

[otnememento-2 · 7/10 · 30 January 2021]

Suspense from beginning to end. Not easy to find a decent movie nowadays on Netflix but this is one of them. Javier Gutiérrez is a very popular Spanish actor and he is always great. All the cast are very good here actually. The movie gives new clues as it moves forward and at the end you complete the puzzle of what is going on. I am not going to give anything away so I'll just say this is a really tense and well done movie. Worth a watch. I am surprised it has such a low rating. I'd recommend this movie hands down.

Great!

[bluepink · 6/10 · 4 February 2021]

It kept me on the edge of my seat, and the pacing was great. You'll enjoy it as long as you're not overly fussed about realism - because a lot of the events pertaining to the main storyline, would never happen in real life. But it didn't bother me. It's not quite a 7/10 perhaps because of the plot holes & because it's not a *must watch*, but it's still a decent movie.

Decent Spanish Movie

[add2nan · 7/10 · 16 February 2021]

Below Zero is a Spanish movie that tells the story of ambushing prisoners transportation. The policeman, Martin who survives the assault must face the prisoners and fight for his life. It is directed by Lluís Quílez which is his second feature film, and the main role is portraited by actor Javier Gutiérrez.

I didn't have a chance previously to watch the work of the director and actor, but acting and directing in this movie is good. I didn't read a synopsis before watching the movie so I didn't know what to expect. In the beginning, you get this good cop, bad cop vibe between Martin and his colleague policeman. This motive runs throughout the movie showing Martin as the man who believes in justice and law. As the story goes, revealing the reason behind the ambush, Martin starts to question his beliefs. I think this is done well, showing character progression throughout the movie.

However, the story has some weak points and holes. This didn't bother me that much since the story is already seen in many more movies. But I enjoyed watching it, it has some unexpected twist elements which I think is executed just fine. Overall, it's a decent movie.

Average thriller

[Luigi Di Pilla · 6/10 · 20 February 2021]

With Below Zero I spent an entertaining evening with a dose of suspense. That's all and not more. Tomorrow I will have already forgotten this brutal Spanish thriller that is still better than other crap movies of nowadays. The cinematography and locations were excellent. If you don't have other things to do catch it on streaming Netflix. 6/10.

Very enjoyable suspensefull thriller.

[chris-h-3 · 7/10 · 2 March 2021]

Some people seem to think this is 'slow' and some people seem to have wanted this to be an action movie. I would say its neither its just an actual film rather than a movie.

I'd agree there are a couple of moments when you have to suspend your disbelief, its a shame the writers didn't work out something slightly more believable, but all in all its a very good suspense thriller with enough action for this viewer, a very good lead performance and a few surprises along the way.

Nice production

[sandlover_2 · 7/10 · 30 January 2021]

Nice Spanish movie like the ones they used to give us in the last few years... Cannot rate it any higher because of some aspects... In these situations police and prison cars are always monitored...besides that great... And at the end, nice twist in the history!

Hilariously awful

[salamhafez · 1/10 · 31 January 2021]

So bad that I had to watch to the end. So many things wrong with this. But my favourite is how one man can change all the tires of an armoured truck without using a jack - must be the Spanish Superman.

Ignore the negative reviews

[Beer1994 · 8/10 · 5 February 2021]

Really. Ignore the negative reviews. Sure, there are som non-logical events, but what movie doesn't have that? After all, that does make it a movie. It is not real. I found this movie really enjoyable to watch. For the last 30 minutes I was sitting in the front of my couch and not even laying down anymore. Great thriller.

Give it a try and ignore the others.

Not bad

[Calicodreamin · 6/10 · 31 January 2021]

Overall not a bad action/thriller. Storyline was pretty basic and had some interesting moments. Acting was decent and good English dubbing. The characters were fairly well developed. There were a few moments I felt didn't have enough explanation, but they weren't too distracting.