The Box - Page 2

SnoBorderZero · 11-06-2009, 07:40 PM

This got terrible reviews, looks like Kelly's hack status as a director continues.

Devastation · 11-07-2009, 01:55 AM

I actually loved The Box, its' one of my favorite films of the year. I'm putting it on my Ten Best List.

FranklinTard · 11-07-2009, 04:00 AM

sno really hates richard kelly.

Justin · 11-07-2009, 01:48 PM

I'm not one to really listen to critics. Matheson did write the story, so there's still hope.

**JBond** · 11-07-2009, 03:44 PM

And Philip K Dick wrote the story for Next.

Dogbert0228 · 11-07-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBond

And Philip K Dick wrote the story for Next.

I think there's an implication here about novel-to-film adaptations, but I must be missing what it is...

SnoBorderZero · 11-09-2009, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FranklinTard

sno really hates richard kelly.

I don't hate him, I just don't understand why people get excited for movies made by him. Obviously he had one good idea and that's it, people anticipating another Donnie Darko are wasting their time.

Devastation · 11-09-2009, 03:17 AM

I dont care what anyone says The Box was brilliant, I realized that on the second viewing. I didn't particularly like Southland Tales.. and Donnie Darko was good and ambitious.. but The Box is one of the best films of the year by far. I know so many people are going to ***** on this movie and the critical consensus hasn't been rousing, but I know what I saw... and after piecing it together I was fascinated. I think The Box won't be truly appreciated for years to come.

Justin · 11-09-2009, 11:15 AM

I wouldn't cal it "brilliant" by any measure. It was definitely well-written (plot wise) and built tension well, but all of the problems lie in the simple fact it was painfully miscast - both leads were horrible.

Also, it looked way too HD/digital - not a fan at all.

Devastation · 11-09-2009, 12:45 PM

Both leads put in great performances, the only problem I had was the southern accents. As soon as Cameron Diaz opened her mouth I wanted to slug her. :p

Justin · 11-09-2009, 12:46 PM

Haha - well, we had something in common, at least.

11-07-2009, 04:00 AM	#28
FranklinTard I'm Losing My Edge Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 10,428	sno really hates richard kelly. __________________ A LOT IS TWO (2) WORDS! ridiculous, has no 'e'.

11-07-2009, 01:48 PM	#29
Justin Executive Producer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 7,779	I'm not one to really listen to critics. Matheson did write the story, so there's still hope. Last edited by Justin; 11-07-2009 at 03:17 PM.

11-07-2009, 03:44 PM	#30
JBond Stop exploding, you cowards! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Nimbus 1729 Posts: 54,655	And Philip K Dick wrote the story for Next. __________________ The due date for Round 61 of the CS Film Club is Monday, November 16th, 2009. 34 out of 60 Hugo Award winners completed.

11-06-2009, 07:40 PM	#26
SnoBorderZero In '09.... only backwards Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ahnuld 4ever Posts: 7,020	This got terrible reviews, looks like Kelly's hack status as a director continues.

11-07-2009, 01:55 AM	#27
Devastation Boom Operator Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 104	I actually loved The Box, its' one of my favorite films of the year. I'm putting it on my Ten Best List.

11-09-2009, 03:17 AM	#33
Devastation Boom Operator Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 104	I dont care what anyone says The Box was brilliant, I realized that on the second viewing. I didn't particularly like Southland Tales.. and Donnie Darko was good and ambitious.. but The Box is one of the best films of the year by far. I know so many people are going to ***** on this movie and the critical consensus hasn't been rousing, but I know what I saw... and after piecing it together I was fascinated. I think The Box won't be truly appreciated for years to come.

11-09-2009, 11:15 AM	#34
Justin Executive Producer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 7,779	I wouldn't cal it "brilliant" by any measure. It was definitely well-written (plot wise) and built tension well, but all of the problems lie in the simple fact it was painfully miscast - both leads were horrible. Also, it looked way too HD/digital - not a fan at all.

11-09-2009, 12:45 PM	#35
Devastation Boom Operator Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 104	Both leads put in great performances, the only problem I had was the southern accents. As soon as Cameron Diaz opened her mouth I wanted to slug her. :p

11-09-2009, 12:46 PM	#36
Justin Executive Producer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 7,779	Haha - well, we had something in common, at least.