CineTV contest : The box (2009)

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My entry for the Cinetv contest.

Here is a link to the contest announcement

Good day everyone, it is a thing of Joy to be part of this contest .
To be sincere, this contest actually came as a surprise to me as it was among the least contest I expected but it's cool though, at Least it justify the fact that "one man's food is another man's poison".
One particular movie that I really enjoyed and felt that people really hated or should I say disliked is a movie titled "The Box" which aired on 2009 and was directed by Richard Kelly.
The movie is a perfect blend of moral dilemma and sci-fi that most people did not find comfortable.

Introduction to the Movie

Screenshot was from the movie.

The movie is centered on 'button button" , a short story by Richard Matheson which revolved around a couple who received a mysterious box with the caption, "press the button , and receive $1million ' both someone you don't know will die.

Plot Overview

screenshot was from the movie.

The movie was set in the 1970s , Norma and Arthur Lewis , a suburban struggling couple were the main character .

One faithful day , A man named Arlington Steward (a strange looking disfigured man) paid them a visit and introducing the box and the conflicting decision it carries.

As time went on, they began experiencing strange occurrence and in no distance time , the conspiracy behind the true purpose of the box was unveiled.

Human nature, morality, fate , were the main themes portrayed by the movie. The more the couple are closer to making their choice , they always find themselves in between series of events considered to be dangerous.

Why I Like It

Philosophical Depth:
A very deep ethical question about human nature as related to selfishness was raised.

Unique Storytelling:

I feel like the storytelling of this movie is unique, the intriguing puzzled built by the narrative of the movie resonates in my mind , although it may sometimes seem a bit slow, I believe the slow and steady tempo is top notch.

Favorite Scenes

The particular scene that resonated me the most is that point when Norma was seen struggling internally as to press the button, but is seen contemplating of pressing the button is worth the consequences of the unknown which shows human weakness and moral conflict coming against each other.

Reviews & Receptions

Although the movie was praised for it's originality, themes, and psychological thriller. Some still say that the execution is uneven and has a s confusing twist.
Most of my friends that I shared the movie with actually said that the movie is not just complex, buy also complicated.