Cameron Diaz (You still remember her, right?) and James Marsden star in this November 2009 movie, about a mysterious wooden box that offers instant wealth, with a catch.
The Scoop
Based on the short story by Richard Matheson, “The Box” stars Cameron Diaz as Norma Lewis and James Marsden as Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child who receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences.
A mysterious stranger, played by Frank Langella, delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. But, pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world…someone they don’t know.
With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the crosshairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity.
Why you care
The story offers a different take on human morality, greed and consequences.
Release Date
November 6th 2009
Starring
Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Gillian Jacobs
Reminds me of
The Twilight Zone: Profile in Silver/Button, Button. Yup, it’s a remake.
The Good
The original was a fantastic episode in The Twilight Zone.
The Bad
Whenever I hear Cameron Diaz, I think of Fiona from Shrek.
Our Clever Prediction
30 Million at the boxoffice.
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Tags: Cameron Diaz, Gillian Jacobs, Horror 2009, James Marsden, November 2009, Sci-Fi 2009, Thriller 2009