The Box

I saw this movie "Box" today. After a really really long time I saw a movie without checking out the reviews or at least looking at the IMdB rating. I read about it long time back and saw the cast, it had Cameroon Diaz so I just assumed it was one of those stupid chick flicks, boy was I wrong. I was all ready with my bag of chips and everything and then I realized it was a freaking horror/sci-fi. At 2 in the morning its definitely not the kind of movie you should watch alone.

Never judge a movie by the actors’, lesson learnt. When you see Diaz in a movie you assume it would be a very crappy no brainer stuff. But for once she acted so well I was surprised, never thought she had it in her. She actually pulled off the southern accent pretty well and with James Marsden as her husband she did have a lot of help. Richard Kelly was one name I missed when I saw the trailer. When you watch the trailer you ll think that it ll be a movie like 13 goes 30 or Big where some bizarre thing happens and people get what they wanted or something like that. I was so wrong; this is one of the best sci fi movies that have come up this year. I like these kinda stories, they have a Stephen king touch to them. The camera work was superb, kinda like Zodiac with a very original 70s feel to it.

And finally the icing on the cake, Frank Langella; this guy is so real in that baffling character with his disfigured face. He makes you feel creepy and scared shitless at the same time without even varying his voice. He can act and though he might not get any nominations for his role he is the best part of the movie.

The story basically talks about this secret mission carried by someone unknown who are trying to test whether the human race is worth saving or not. So, they send the boogey man to find out how good people are given a choice between money and death of some stranger. They collect data by dropping this box off at some stranger’s door step and then he gives them an option of pushing the button and getting a million dollars and in the process killing some stranger somewhere in the world. Obviously, everyone takes the first option but there starts our story as the truth unravels. I m not going into any more details, but it is a fine concept and well made into a movie. It’s the kind of sci-fi that makes you think. Do check it out.

Richard Kelly is just perfect for these kinda stories. I love Donnie Darko. Amazing cast(dont you think just Jake Gyllenhal was just perfect for the role) and the weird and surreal plot lines and the bizzare scenes gets you hooked up to the movie even before you realize it. And the sound track, the unsettling yet poignant.

I have to leave now can't write anymore though I want to coz I have a presentation at 8 in the morning, will come back soon with a new post. We have an insti party today..what do you know maybe one post on that :)

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