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The Box Reviews

2009

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Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger, delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. But, pressing this button will simultaneously .. Read more

Starring	Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella, Basil Hoffman
Director	Richard Kelly
Genres	Horror, Thriller

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- - 78
  - 25
  Enjoyable
  
  Right since other reviewers on here have not seen The Box my review may seem a little odd.
  
  First off this is nothing like Saw 1-6 (And at various ... read more »
  
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  - AlexPhillips
  - 37 reviews
  - UK
  - 12 Nov 2009 at 22:56
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- - 0
  - 0
  un navet!
  
  not very good, I think it is not entertaining at all. How I have put this on my list a worry!
  
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- - standup4MS
  - 4 reviews
  - 21 Apr 2012 at 17:54
- - 1
  - 0
  Confusing film
  
  The film wasn't what we thought, hard to follow. Still not sure what happened in the end!!!!!! Good acting tho.
  
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- - a customer
  - 01 Apr 2012 at 19:41
- - 1
  - 0
  Dark, Disturbing, Excellent
  
  I'd never even heard of this film so I was quite surprised after watching it as to why not? It stays with you long after you've watched it, I thought I ... read more »
  
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- - Bluestone
  - 17 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 29 Feb 2012 at 11:29
- - 0
  - 0
  The Box
  
  We did enjoy this movie but it was a little bit hard to follow, still not sure what was going on on the end.
  
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- - a customer
  - 13 Feb 2012 at 15:33
- - 0
  - 1
  Start good - middle Yawn - Ending good ................
  
  Good beginning.............. and ending was tense. The bit in the middle? Couldn't follow it and was slightly confused (perhaps because I did nod of at some... read more »
  
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- - Salbo
  - 1 review
  - 12 Feb 2012 at 17:12
- - 1
  - 0
  Great idea, poor judgement in execution
  
  An interesting film with a fascinating premise, only properly revealed at the end. The first hour is nicely done, creepy and tense. Frank Langella is mesmeric, ... read more »
  
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- 1086837
- - skaffman
  - 2 reviews
  - 29 Jan 2012 at 23:26
- - 0
  - 0
  Better than I thought it would be
  
  Despite the bad reviews (which was the reason we didn't see it at the cinema) I decided to put it on our list.
  
  It was better than we thought it ... read more »
  
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- - pinksian1981
  - 6 reviews
  - Swindon
  - 23 Jan 2012 at 10:30
- - 0
  - 0
  ok film
  
  this film was worth watching if theres nothing else to choose from,it went on a bit to long,wouldnt watch again
  
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- - queeniet
  - 20 reviews
  - hampshire
  - 19 Jan 2012 at 15:21
- - 0
  - 0
  complete surprise
  
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  Didn't think I'd like this film how wrong was I. It wasn't the fastest moving film but I loved the story line, the more you watched the weirder it ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 05 Jan 2012 at 15:10
- - 0
  - 0
  Touched a nerve.
  
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  Clever and unique story line, but i really didnt like the ending to this film at all. SPOILER: he basically has to kill his wife and shoots her and having ... read more »
  
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- - LaLaLottie
  - 8 reviews
  - Leicestershire
  - 03 Jan 2012 at 17:18
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- - 78
  - 25
  Enjoyable
  
  Right since other reviewers on here have not seen The Box my review may seem a little odd.
  
  First off this is nothing like Saw 1-6 (And at various ... read more »
  
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  - AlexPhillips
  - 37 reviews
  - UK
  - 12 Nov 2009 at 22:56
- - 118
  - 111
  'SawRocks' review sucks.
  
  I've left my rating at an average 3 and will no doubt update if or when I see this movie. I have only seen one Saw movie but considering they all fit the ... read more »
  
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- - KennyT
  - 9 reviews
  - Norwich
  - 30 Aug 2009 at 15:52
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  - 2
  Should be put back in the box!
  
  If someone offered you the chance to receive a million dollars just for pushing a button you would want to know what the catch was wouldn't you? Imagine you... read more »
  
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- - Titch1977
  - 41 reviews
  - Nottingham, England
  - 27 Jan 2010 at 22:50
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  - 20
  not even seen the whole thing
  
  OMG that trailer was gripping!! Its definately a must see. Donnie Darko fans will love this movie!!!
  
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- - raingirl
  - 3 reviews
  - Helensburgh
  - 08 Aug 2009 at 16:44
- - 11
  - 2
  Why?
  
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  Why is it set in 1970's? What did they think it would bring to the film or how does it help the film to be set in the past?
  
  Who is using mind ... read more »
  
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- 861923
- - a customer
  - Manchester
  - 15 Feb 2010 at 16:08
- - 10
  - 2
  Cameron Diaz at her worst!
  
  I have no idea why I never noticed that Cameron Diaz couldn't act but this movie shows that loud and clear. This movie plot was absolutely silly(lost the ... read more »
  
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- 837664
- - a customer
  - SW London
  - 06 Dec 2009 at 20:01
- - 8
  - 2
  AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
  
  Just arrived back from watching this and all I can say is what a load of rubbish! what was Cameron Diaz thinking when she signed up to this tosh?!. Boring plot... read more »
  
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- - gaz08
  - 12 reviews
  - CHIPPENHAM
  - 13 Dec 2009 at 15:45
- - 5
  - 2
  Worst Movie Ever
  
  Horrible, stay away from this man!
  
  Dull, non sense, bad acting! Jeez, if you wanna waste your time go for it!
  
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- - MeCarapalida
  - 1 review
  - 05 May 2011 at 22:32
- - 4
  - 0
  Doesn't know how to end...
  
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  The film starts promisingly enough. It's atmospheric. The scene is set with a moral dilemma. And there's a building sense of foreboding that reminded me... read more »
  
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- - Burnit
  - 15 reviews
  - Edinburgh
  - 05 Jun 2010 at 00:06
- - 4
  - 0
  Worst film ever
  
  This film is RUBBISH. Really DO NOT WATCH IT. Total waste of time. Oh my god - can't believe i just watched that. What was Cameron Diaz thinking?
  
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- 900170
- - a customer
  - England
  - 20 Jun 2010 at 19:15

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  Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger, delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. But, pressing this ...

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