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The Kovak Box

The Kovak Box

Science Fiction · Thriller · Action · 2006

David Norton is used to being in control. As a best-selling author, he decides the fate of his characters, their lives and their deaths. But what happens when his fictional world becomes all too real?

Movie details

The Kovak Box

2006 Science Fiction · Thriller · Action 1h 42m

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5.8 / 10

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David Norton is used to being in control. As a best-selling author, he decides the fate of his characters, their lives and their deaths. But what happens when his fictional world becomes all too real?

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Kovak Box?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Daniel Monzón

Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton

David Norton

Lucía Jiménez

Lucía Jiménez

Silvia Mendez

David Kelly

David Kelly

Frank Kovak

Georgia Mackenzie

Georgia Mackenzie

Jane Graham

Gary Piquer

Gary Piquer

Jaume

Annette Badland

Annette Badland

Kathy

Ana Asensio

Ana Asensio

Locutora CNW

Court is in session

Put The Kovak Box on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.