The Box

This review of the movie,"The Box," paints both a positive and negative influence about the movie. First of all, the review starts out talking about Kelly and how weird and bizarre some of his previous movies were. For instance, I saw his movie Donnie Darko and it was completely out there and strange. I think the only reason I wanted to watch it was because Jake Gyllehaal was in it and I think he is so hot. Anyways, the review makes the movie sound like it is expected to be weird and not too successful because of his previous films. This is why it paints a negative picture on the movie. On the other hand, the review kind of has high hopes for it. This is because Kelly says that he has made an attempt to make a normal movie in this film. The review wants the movie to be successful and hopes that maybe this movie could be a change for Kelly. This point may make people want to give the movie a chance, so it also paints a positive picture.

The plot in the movie is that a couple finds a box left on their doorstep that gives them a choice. If they open the box and push the button, they will receive one million dollars. This sounds like a good deal at first. The couple could use the money to pay for their sons school, and so that Arthur can keep his car. Of course there is a catch if they decide to open the box and press the button. A stranger will die somewhere if they push the button. This would be a tough decision. It is a lot of money, but I do not think I could do it. I could not live and know that I was responsible for the tragic death of an innocent stranger. I don't think I could live with myself.