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Even though I had to put up with noisy teens during the film today, I still found to be an intriguing morality tale.

I really liked how the film was shot to look visual like it was a film from the 70s (where the film takes place).  The film is unmistakably by Richard Kelly and he incorporated imagery in this film that would be really familiar to anyone who seen Donnie Darko.

Visual style aside, I thought a pretty good Twilight Zone-like thriller (which is fitting, since the story it’s based on was previously adapted as an episode).

I’m sure fans of Kelly’s previous work would enjoy this film, even though it might get confusing for some towards the end.

8/10

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The Box (2009)
Runtime:115 minutes
Director:Richard Kelly
Country:United States
Actors:
Norma Lewis
Arthur Lewis
Arlington Steward
Norm Cahill
Dick Burns
Walter Lewis
Lana Burns
Clymene Steward
Rhonda Martin
Writers:
(screenplay)
(short story "Button, Button")
Production companies:
(presents)
(in association with)
(in association with)
Plots:
With the press of a button, a wooden box bestows riches and death.
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