"Norma and Arthur Lewis are a suburban couple with a young child who receive an anonymous gift bearing fatal and irrevocable consequences. A simple wooden box, it promises to deliver its owner $1 million with the press of a button. However, pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world...someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the crosshairs of a startling moral dilemma and face the true nature of their humanity."Movie type: Thriller Horror Sci-Fi - This is a period film that begins as a straightforward thriller then ends as a much weirder, more science fiction/fantasy film. Those looking for something easier to follow won't find it here. The film's dark themes make it inappropriate for younger children.
Director: Richard Kelly
Writer Richard Matheson
Script: Richard Kelly
Starring: Cameron Diaz (Norma Lewis), James Marsden (Arthur Lewis), Frank Langella (Arlington Steward)
Length: 1 hr. 55 min.
Reviews:
Roger Ebert: “Good This movie kept me involved and intrigued, and for that I'm grateful. I'm beginning to wonder whether, in some situations, absurdity might not be a strength.”
USA Today: “Below Average This story spins off in ridiculous directions, with forces from other dimensions and zombie-like characters come into play.”
Dallas News: “Below Average The Box is like a magician's prop: It gives the illusion that it's full of stuff – ideas, portents, clues, meaning – when actually, it's empty.”
Source: cinemareview.com
21.01.2010