The Box

  • 2021


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15 %
89 % Fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 13
Negative reviews 9
Average Rating 3.2/5

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4.5
Lorenzo Vigas continues his critical take on father figures and the broader implications of paternal absence in this subtle coming of age story anchor .. The Film Verdict
4.5
I didnt find myself much caring about any character in particular.. but see, I dont think thats the point of this movie. Common Sense Media
4.5
Young Navarette doesnt give away what Hatzin is thinking, which serves the layers that cover where the narrative is going but robs The Box of emotiona .. Rogers Movie Nation
0.5
The original story, a little like WW Jacobss supernatural tale The Monkeys Paw, resolves its intriguing premise with elegant swiftness. The Guardian
1.5
The Box uses an identity crisis to excavate the skeletons in Mexican capitalisms close what the movie asks is, who put them there and why Film Inquiry
4.5
The Box weaves some of the greatest horrors of modern Mexican life into an unsettlingly cryptic thriller. The New York Times
1.5
Despite beginning to take the shape of a thriller when dead bodies start turning up in Marios wake, The Box sadly doesnt perk up in interestfor everyt .. The Film Stage
4.5
Like Mexican director Fernanda Valadezs head turning 2020 debut, Identifying Features, Vigas slow burn coming of age drama builds a potent mystery aro .. Hollywood Reporter
1.5
The performances are decent and natural while the use of special effects doesnt overwhelm the film. Nyc Movie Guru
1.5
It doesnt take long to notice that whats inside the summer camp is much worse than anything that might be outside. The Film Experience
1.5
The young boys story is sad but I never emotionally connected with him or what he was going through. rachelsreviews.net
1.5
It is a reaction to how the French treat us We dont bow our heads. World Socialist Web Site
1.5
Although it packs suspense and many questions in its interior, the film doesnt manage to fully explore its interesting and urgent social themes.
4.5
The film, as piercing as an internal scream of despair, warrants a response to the darkest realities of Mexico, tackling a sensitive theme through a b .. Always Good Movies
4.5
But Hatzn cant let go of the feeling that something isnt quite right about what hes been told about his father being dead.
4.5
Despite suffering from an instinct for the unsubtle, The Box is ultimately economical, and brilliantly simple in its premise.
4.5
It effectively shows the ways that corruption and poor choices can build upon each other until, before you know it, youre in too deep, and its hard to .. Next Best Picture
1.5
Lorenzo Vigas has notable artistic intuition for directing actors. La Jornada
4.5
While the slow pacing and lean storytelling will be compelling to certain audiences, others will use the same characteristics as reasons they do not c ..
4.5
We cant help the feelings of rage, and indignation upon seeing Hatzins compliant attitude with the implicit violence, which, although its not shown, i .. El Heraldo
4.5
By the time The Box finishes, its not a wholly satisfying experience. Tilt Magazine
4.5
Yes, theres full frontal nudity and I must say that Josh OConnor fans should make this film a must watch.



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