IMDb > Oculto (2005)
Videos
Oculto (2005) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)

IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
6.0/10   229 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 5% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
Contact:
View company contact information for The Hidden on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
4 November 2005 (Spain) more
Genre:
User Comments:
Enjoyable more (8 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Laia Marull ... Beatriz

Leonardo Sbaraglia ... Alex

Angie Cepeda ... Natalia
Gerardo Malla ... Prof. Wissman
Joaquín Climent ... Roberto
Geraldine Chaplin ... Adele
Emma Cohen ... Leonor

William Miller ... Javier

Marta Aledo ... Inés
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Marta Belenguer
Antonio José Cuenca ... Figurante de calle
Israel Elejalde ... Tatuador
Xavier Murua
Juan Pérez ... Figurante de calle
Gary Piquer
Jennifer Rope
Sergio Sánchez ... Chico Rubio
Antonio de la Vega ... Ejecutivo
Penélope Velasco ... Adriana
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Hidden (International: English title)
more
Runtime:
125 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Company:

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
3 out of 5 people found the following comment useful.
Enjoyable, 19 October 2007
6/10
Author: artwk from Australia

Only at the end of this movie did I find the illogicalities of the plot annoying. It was as thought the writer and director started out with a very good idea, but could not resist embellishing it with complexities regarding the dreams, premonitions and mysterious symbols.

The result is that A leads to B, and B leads to C -– but then we learn that somehow C and B lead to A, and so on. What could have been a coherent, logical plot-line becomes a mess.

Having said that, I must admit that the movie is watchable to the end, and the actors are engaging and convincing within the constrictions of the storyline. Beatriz seems a little too naive and vulnerable for the revelations of her true intentions, and whoever gave her that appalling haircut should definitely not give up his/her day-job. The repeated references to "2001" seem unnecessary and distracting, and I feel that the same plot material could have been conveyed better in some other way.

Overall, the film could benefit by some judicious cutting, especially the pointless overhead sequence in the toilet, which has nothing to do with anything. Perhaps the director shot it as a student exercise, and couldn't resist shoving it into a movie somewhere?

However, despite its numerous faults, I recommend this movie as enjoyable and entertaining for the most part. Just put your logic on hold, and enjoy the acting and photography.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (8 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Oculto (2005)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Spoilers ahoy mrdamian
Shallow shamrawk70
Leonardo jhjenn
Oculto is premiered in Sitges Film Festival. oceanbeat1977
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
En la ciudad sin límites Bread and Roses The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story Carmen Visions of Europe
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Drama section IMDb Italy section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.