The Box

Audience Reviews

View More

Robbie L @RT80414327 2d Starts out with a great thriller concept in the first half. I was even OK with the strange change that the movie took for the second half. It’s just not nearly as smart as it thinks it is. See more Jovana M. @J_loves_movies May 11 It is a true mystery movie. Not a lot of actually mysterious movies out there, so that was a pleasant surprise. Points off because several things weren't explained in the plot but overall was a good watch. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 19 The Box (2009) is a decent film with an intriguing premise that pulls you in right away. The idea of being offered a simple choice with serious consequences is compelling, and it creates a strong sense of mystery early on. The performances are solid, with Cameron Diaz and James Marsden doing a good job portraying an ordinary couple faced with an unusual moral dilemma. The film builds atmosphere well, leaning into a strange, almost unsettling tone that keeps things interesting. That said, the story becomes increasingly abstract as it goes on, and not all of its ideas come together in a satisfying way. Some plot elements feel confusing or underexplained, which takes away from the impact. Overall, it’s a watchable and thought-provoking film that doesn’t fully land, but still offers enough to make it worth a look. A fair 6/10. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Dec 19 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Liam D @Mediawatcher2003 Oct 9 based on Richard Matheson’s short story Button Button. It starts out interesting with an talented cast but writer and director Richard Kelly takes the story off the rails in the third act with ideas that works in Donnie Darko and Southland Tales but are terrible here See more Irene M @igawel 08/20/2025 Definitely showed its age. Of course it reminded me of Donnie Darko, it was only until after I watched it did I realize the same director made both. Disliked the gendered-ness of the women always taking on the "Eve" like role of "eating the proverbial apple". But it does make provocative points about our treatment of other humans, which is a timeless question. See more Read all reviews

The Box

My Rating

Read More Read Less WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW POST RATING