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MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 4.9).
The Box
2003·Movie
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A , thriller: , but never scary, .
Good for date night · friends night · teens
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An ex-con tries to go straight but also wants to get back money he's owed for the job that put him in prison. He meets a waitress who's also seen her share of trouble and they start up a tenuous relationship. Then there's a murder and things get complicated. It's noir so the plot isn't the main focus but the mood of the film is consistent and properly downbeat. The characters can't seem to shake the fate that hangs over them.
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Is The Box good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Will I feel good after watching The Box?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.
What tropes does The Box use?
Karma HoudiniHollywood HealingTwo-FacedAdaptation ExpansionCrapsack WorldFantastic Aesop"Friends" Rent ControlThrowing Off the DisabilitySchmuck BaitTwisted ChristmasKubrick StareBig Red Buttonand 17 more
TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Karma Houdini, Hollywood Healing, and Two-Faced.