Operation: The Box

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sydney_Bristow
gptkbp:audience cult following
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Button,_Button
gptkbp:box_office $19.5 million
gptkbp:budget $25 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Arthur_Lewis
Mr. Steward
Norma Lewis
gptkbp:character_development explores human nature
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Steven_Soderbergh
gptkbp:composer M.83
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact discussed in philosophical contexts
gptkbp:director gptkb:Richard_Kelly
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Sam_Bauer
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
gptkbp:film_score gptkb:M83
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:New_Orleans
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
gptkb:film
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Twilight_Zone
gptkbp:inspiration short story by Richard Matheson
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:narrative_style non-linear
gptkbp:plot A couple is presented with a mysterious box that offers them a million dollars but comes with a catch.
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Media_Rights_Capital
gptkbp:rating PG-13
gptkbp:release_date October 30, 2009
gptkbp:release_format theatrical
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:2009
gptkbp:runtime 116 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Richard_Kelly
gptkbp:soundtrack M83 -Digital Shades Vol. 1
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Cameron_Diaz
gptkb:Frank_Langella
gptkb:James_Marsden
gptkbp:symbolism the box represents temptation
the button represents choice
gptkbp:theme moral dilemmas
consequences of choices
gptkbp:trivia The film was shot in 2007.
The box is a metaphor for moral choices.
The film explores themes of fate and free will.
Cameron Diaz's character is based on a character from the original short story.
Richard Kelly's previous work includes Donnie Darko.
gptkbp:visual_effects gptkb:Photographer