Inside the Box (2013)

A cop of a small town in Texas fears that a secret he hides from his wife will come out when the local District Attorney starts investigating the circumstances of the last arrest he made.

Director:

David Martín Porras

Writers:

David Martín Porras, Julia Fontana (co-writer)

Stars:

Wilson Bethel, Dean Frederick, Summer Glau

10 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Wilson Bethel	...	Matt Palmer
Dean Frederick	...	Kirk (as Deane Sullivan)
Summer Glau	...	Sophie
CaroleAnne Johnson	...	Blonde
Regina King	...	Stephanie Miles

Storyline

A cop of a small town in Texas fears that a secret he hides from his wife will come out when the local District Attorney starts investigating the circumstances of the last arrest he made.

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Genres:

Short | Crime | Drama | Family | Thriller

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User Reviews

Strong story told in a satisfyingly structured and paced manner

A sheriff from a small Texan town appears under pressure when one Sunday morning the local DA arrives at his door and seeks to ask some questions about an arrest he made a few days prior.

The end credits reveal a message that highlights this as an 'issue' film, and I guess it is in a way; however it is much better as a straight drama than anything else, and it is also one best enjoyed relatively cold. This is not because there are huge twists or turns to be experienced without anyone telling you anything, but rather because it is a film that tells a really good story in a very well structured fashion. With a story unfolding around the kitchen table on a Sunday morning, and another one being fleshed out via flashback, and with crossover between the two, we get to have a picture built gradually, which makes sense retrospectively when you look back over the film and provides a satisfying feeling of the story-telling having been in control, but it also delivers emotionally.

This latter aspect is probably the best because it is hard to really know where your emotions lie as there is a lot to process here. With the good writing throughout it does help to have a heavyweight cast – and I guess in this way it being an issues film helps (and a proof-of-concept for a feature, I think).Wilson Bethel, Summer Glau, and Regina King all have good presence and do strong work – but really here the writing and the structure/pace of delivery are the stars.

I have avoided saying too much, not because this is a film with a M. Night Shyamalan style twist at the end, but rather because it is just an engaging story which unfolds really well at a good pace – and to join it at the start and follow to the end is the best way to see the film. Don't be put off by the 'issues film' label, just watch it as a strong piece of drama.

Details

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Country:

Spain USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 March 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Inside the Box

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

La Panda, Zentropa

Technical Specs

Runtime:

15 min

Color:

Color