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King of the Hill (2007)

King of the Hill (2007)
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A man traveling through rural Spain in search of the town where his girlfriend awaits becomes ensnared in a surreal waking nightmare in director Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego's intricate thriller. Quim (Leonardo Sbaraglia) was on his way to visit his girlfriend when he stopped off at an isolated gas station for some fuel and a quick trip to the restroom. But the men's toilet is out of order, and in his haste Quim ducks into the ladies room. Upon exiting ,Quim crosses paths with a mysterious beauty named Bea (Maria Valverde). The sexual tension is as immediate as it is undeniable, and the two strangers engage in some explosive, anonymous sex right there on the bathroom sink. Recognizing the opportunity in the moment, Bea absconds with Quim's wallet and lucky lighter. Of course, it isn't long before Quim realizes what's happened, and when he subsequently spies Bea's car sitting abandoned on an unmarked road, it seems like the perfect opportunity to retrieve his personal property. Suddenly, out of the quiet country air, a shot rings out and Quim is wounded. As Quim ducks for cover nearby, he sees that Bea is also hiding from the unseen sniper. Eventually the frightened pair manages to escape their assassin's bullets and make their way to the local police. Much to their surprise, the authorities not only voice doubt about the existence of the mysterious sniper, but also cast a troublingly suspicious eye on them. Regardless of their initial skepticism, however, the police are about to discover that anyone who dares venture out on this mountainside is immediately marked for death. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Leonardo SbaragliaMaria Valverde, (more)
Director(s):
Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of King of the Hill

A man traveling through rural Spain in search of the town where his girlfriend awaits becomes ensnared in a surreal waking nightmare in director Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego's intricate thriller. Quim (Leonardo Sbaraglia) was on his way to visit his girlfriend when he stopped off at an isolated gas station for some fuel and a quick trip to the restroom. But the men's toilet is out of order, and in his haste Quim ducks into the ladies room. Upon exiting ,Quim crosses paths with a mysterious beauty named Bea (Maria Valverde). The sexual tension is as immediate as it is undeniable, and the two strangers engage in some explosive, anonymous sex right there on the bathroom sink. Recognizing the opportunity in the moment, Bea absconds with Quim's wallet and lucky lighter. Of course, it isn't long before Quim realizes what's happened, and when he subsequently spies Bea's car sitting abandoned on an unmarked road, it seems like the perfect opportunity to retrieve his personal property. Suddenly, out of the quiet country air, a shot rings out and Quim is wounded. As Quim ducks for cover nearby, he sees that Bea is also hiding from the unseen sniper. Eventually the frightened pair manages to escape their assassin's bullets and make their way to the local police. Much to their surprise, the authorities not only voice doubt about the existence of the mysterious sniper, but also cast a troublingly suspicious eye on them. Regardless of their initial skepticism, however, the police are about to discover that anyone who dares venture out on this mountainside is immediately marked for death. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
88 mins

Complete Cast of King of the Hill


Director(s):
Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego
Writer(s):
Javier GullónGonzalo Lopez-Gallego
Producer(s):
Miguel BardemJuan Manuel AranceAlvaro Augustin
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Nudity, Graphic Violence, Sexual Situations)
Categories:
Independent FilmsMystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Jeffrey H.

    This twisty little thriller offers a tense ride! Sbaraglia (surprisingly weasely in this role) and Valverde are terrific. Their characters and the plot kept me on the edge of my seat. Like some of the other reviewers, I was reminded of Eden Lake (which I also liked, but I'll choose King of the Hill) and at times Deliverance (yes, the superior of all three films).

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    Kevin C.

    I agree that this movie's premise reminded me of Eden Lake as well, which i did enjoy. This film did pull me in and held my interest throughout the entire time, which is often difficult to do. I felt that the ending was very realistic, and may have felt forced or fake any other way.

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    Roland M.

    Like a previous reviewer, I wasn't expecting much. Looked interesting on a slow night. This film leaves you wondering and built well, until you finally find out why they're being shot at. I felt it a fairly realistic end to a somewhat bizarre premise and gritty story. Not a great movie, but not much surprises me anymore, and this one really was a surprise.

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