"The film grows through performances that are as controlled and measured (...) as the impeccable and unrelenting pace of a movie that strives to build — and succeeds in doing so — a monument to claustrophobia"
★★★★★
El Mundo Journal
"Alberto Ammann and Bruna Cusí are brilliant"
★★★★★
Dirigido por
"The standout virtues of 'Upon Entry' are its script (...) and the performances by Bruna Cusí and Alberto Ammann, arguably the best of their careers"
★★★★
Cinemanía
"A tight 74 minutes of unrelenting intensity, escalating suspense in stifling environments, and a Kafkaesque tension. (...) A story that hooks you from the very first minute"
★★★★
Fotogramas
"The 74 minutes of footage (...) are a flawless exercise in the sustained buildup of dramatic tension. It’s impossible to look away from the screen for even a second"
★★★★
El Periódico Journal
"A brilliant exercise in tension (...) a carefully crafted script in which trust and innocence are seamlessly intertwined (...) an excellent film (...) An apparently small film that is a powerhouse of depth and entertainment"
El País Journal
"A small, minimalist film, unpretentious in its approach. Yet, it knows exactly how to make the audience feel the sweat alongside the protagonists"
★★★★
La Vanguardia Journal
"It’s pure muscle, with an ironclad script and a committed cast"
★★★★
La Razón Journal
"A captivating drama, full of suspense, and well-crafted, about individuals going through what could be one of the most heartbreaking experiences of their lives"
The Playlist
"Superb performances, a micro-controlled edit, and an unrelentingly claustrophobic atmosphere are the hallmarks of Upon Entry, a film that amplifies the universal anxieties of airports"
Screendaily
"There is a lot of intense emotion in the film. The direction is solid and understands well the insidious potential of control systems"
rogerebert.com
"The directors (...) base the great impact of their film on a finely tuned script that progresses through drama and intrigue, a spotless staging of weeds, and a believable performance"
ABC Journal
"A notable debut, Upon Entry excels in the subtlety of its dialogue, rich with nuance, and the excellent direction of a pair of actors at the height of their craft"
El Cultural
"So raw, so direct, and so minimalist that, at times, it’s difficult to believe that the fleeting brilliance of Upon Entry isn’t the legacy of a theatrical work"
La Razón Journal
"A thriller that doesn’t allow you to blink during its captivating 77 minutes"
El Correo Journal
"With a cast perfectly suited to their roles, navigating authentic situations, guided by an efficient camera and a measured narrative pace, it’s truly worth it... and much more"
La Voz de Galicia
"One of the standout gems of Spanish cinema in 2023, a film with a unique and highly intelligent premise"
Cine con Ñ
"Rojas and Vásquez craft an exercise in tension and release, as meticulously precise as a clockwork mechanism"
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