The Squad (2011)
"El páramo" (original title)

EL PÁRAMO un comando especial de alta montaña compuesto por nueve experimentados soldados es enviado a una base militar en un desolado páramo con la que se perdió contacto hace varios días ... See full synopsis »

Director:

Jaime Osorio Marquez

Writers:

Tania Cardenas (script consultant), Jaime Osorio Marquez (story),

Stars:

Juan Pablo Barragán, Alejandro Aguilar, Mauricio Navas

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Juan Pablo Barragán	...	Ponce
Alejandro Aguilar	...	Cortez
Mauricio Navas	...	Teniente
Juan David Restrepo	...	Ramos
Andrés Castañeda	...	Sargento
Nelson Camayo	...	Fiquitiva
Julio César Valencia	...	Robledo
Andres Torres	...	Arango
Mateo Stevel	...	Parra
Daniela Catz	...	Mujer

Storyline

EL PÁRAMO un comando especial de alta montaña compuesto por nueve experimentados soldados es enviado a una base militar en un desolado páramo con la que se perdió contacto hace varios días y que se cree fue blanco de un ataque... See full synopsis »

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Colombia Argentina Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

7 October 2011 (Colombia)

Also Known As:

The Squad

Filming Locations:

Parque de los Nevados, Colombia

Box Office

Budget:

$1,300,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alta Producción S.L. Unipersonal, Alta Films, Rhayuela Cine

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Failing

Another reviewer here stated some interesting points. I do agree with most of his arguments, but I don't think the movie is as bad as he makes it to be. That doesn't mean I think it's really good, but I do think the director was going for the right thing. Fear and isolation can make people go crazy.

Of course the idea is anything but new and there have been quite a few movies with similar themes. While this is well played, there is something missing to help the viewer along the ride. Something that will even the field and make even some of the clichés look good. As it is, it is just decent (maybe you won't even think as much of it, as proved by other reviews). Suspense is high enough and though you can guess most turns and events, it is still enjoyable enough.