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The Box was once a short 6 page story that never really had the plot to warrant a film. However, writer Richard Kelly decided to ignore all the haters, and make this film regardless.

The Box

Cameron Diaz stars as Norma Lewis, who is presented with a box that includes an enormous red button on it, that would make most game show hosts jealous. I mean, not just a red button, but a button so big and absurd, that it almost made you forget about the terrible story that was about to unfold.

Who could resist pressing such a big red button, even though the circumstances that followed would mean certain death to a stranger. Not just death, but for some reason the victims usually encounter laughable nosebleeds and odd flashing “v” signs.

But, being as the button is so darn cute, it does get pressed, because well… money is money and Arthur and Norma need it badly. Taking place in 1976, a million dollars could provide a lot of disco, bell bottom pants and PCP.

The following 1.15 minutes are chalk full of an empty void, surrounded by nothing exciting, interesting or remotely amusing.

The Action

Action? What action?

The Laughs

Watching Cameron Diaz trying to resurrect her career is comedy gold.

What’s good about it?

There was a deal at the concession, where if I bought a large Coke, I also got a bag of M&M’s ! Score!

What’s bad about it?

There is nothing good about this movie from minute 15 till the end.

You’ll Like It If

You won’t like it.

What I learned

6 page stories should not be turned into a movie.

The Verdict

I wish I could press that huge red button and make the movie disappear. The Box was, incredible bad, incredibly boring, you’ll never get those minutes of your life back.