The Box: DVD Review
The Box
Released by Warner Home
Video
Rating: M
Following on from
Donnie Darko and the flop that was Southland Tales, Richard Kelly heads to
Twilight Zone territory with this new film based on a short episode.
Based on an episode of the show called "Button,
Button" Diaz and Marsden star as a couple just getting by in 1970s Conneticut.
One day the doorbell rings early in the morning and the pair find a box on their
doorstep along with the message that Mr Steward will visit at 5pm.
When the time comes, Mr Steward (Langella) shows up on
their door - and with the offer that if they press the button, they will get one
million dollars.
However, if they do take the
offer, someone unconnected to them will die&.
The Box is frustrating, infuriating and to be honest, brilliant in
places. There's a Twin Peaks/ David Lynch style running throughout which gives
the whole story an edge of insanity and a foreboding tone which sees it work.
Langella and Diaz are very good in their roles;
Marsden is not quite upto par - but it's Kelly who sees a return to form after
the critical drivel that was Southland Tales. Complete with trademark water
effects, nosebleeds and Arthur C Clarke, the whole film has a haunting and eerie
feel which will guarantee it cult hit status.
Extras: Commentary from Kelly, doco about The Box
Rating: 7/10
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