Apple TVThe Box (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. However 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 cross-hairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. However 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 cross-hairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around a universal moral and philosophical dilemma concerning human nature and individual choice under duress, rather than explicitly promoting or critiquing a specific political ideology.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast and does not incorporate explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative explores universal moral dilemmas without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film "The Box" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The plot centers on a heterosexual couple and their ethical choices, rendering an evaluation of LGBTQ+ portrayal inapplicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Box" is an adaptation of Richard Matheson's short story "Button, Button." The primary characters from the source material, Arthur Lewis, Norma Lewis, and Mr. Steward, retain their original genders in the film adaptation. No established character undergoes a gender change.
The film "The Box" is an adaptation of Richard Matheson's short story "Button, Button." The races of the primary characters in the source material were not explicitly defined or visually unambiguous, thus their portrayal in the film does not constitute a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.6
5.6
Critic Ratings
4.2
4.7
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