The Kovak Box (2006)

A successful Science-Fiction author is invited to an idyllic Spanish island to talk about his work at the behest of a mysterious organisation. What should be a pleasant workman's holiday turns into something more sinister when people start committing suicide for unknown reasons - the only clue is that it is somehow all connected to his first book, that he wrote years earlier.It sounds like an interesting premise, and it is, but although the first few minutes seem promising the leaden direction and pedestrian script ultimately make this a difficult 90+ minutes to sit through. Characters regularly act in unlikely, bizarre and occasionally unexplainable ways for no other reason than it helps to advance the story. This is evidence of the real problem with the film - the story is striving for big moments of suspense, mystery and danger but it is not able to convincingly weave them together into something that works well.Such problems could be partially forgiven if it had all been building to something worthwhile. The finale is supposed to be thought-provoking and enigmatic and can be interpreted in two ways - unfortunately both are rotten. One interpretation will have you rolling your eyes in yet more disbelieving disappointment and the other lacks any sense of drama and suspense. Either way, the ending plays as uncommitted and ham-fisted.Ultimately the only things to recommend here are the actors, who are decent, and the score, which is very good; but these do not come close to atoning for the myriad problems that run through the story and the way in which it is told. Disappointing.

Imagine you write a book , a thriller full of horrible things and your story comes true.In real life ,it has already happened,on a smaller scale.The problem with this would be suspense movie is that we learn the truth much too soon and,in spite of the intriguing last picture (what-do-you-think-that-means ?style or maybe ,now roll on "Kovak Box 2").And once you know the truth,the rest is much less absorbing.For instance,does Kovak really need David if he wants to die and thus to be spared the horrible sufferings of his last days?Since his brilliant debut in Redford's "Ordinary people"-if we do not count his early TV works- ,Timothy Hutton has not had many important roles.

The story concerns about David (Timothy Hutton), a sci-fi bestsellers author . He arrives in Mallorca (Spain) along with his fiancée . But after a phone call , she spontaneously jumps from hotel balcony , committing herself suicide. The writer investigates the deeds but happen lots of people committing suicide all around him . Later on , he meets Silvia (Lucia Jimenez) who has survived her own and inexplicable suicide trying , jumping from a room . Both of them join forces and are plunged into a nightmarish game . They pursue a suspect doctor (Gary Piquer) with dark intentions . Meanwhile , David is appointed a strange character named Kovak (David Kelly) who hands him over a rare box . The plot stretches plausibility to the final breakpoint, proceeded in the Caves of the Hell.This exciting picture packs suspense , noisy action , twists plots , tension and marvelous landscapes from island of Mallorca . The film contains thrills and chills and is quite entertaining because is a laborious and intriguing suspense tale . Timothy Hutton is good as a writer who becomes the reluctant hero of one of his own stories , though this time , he has no idea how it ends . Interesting and thrilling screenplay by Jorge Guerricaechevarria (Alex De Iglesia's usual screenwriter) . Colorful cinematography by Carlos Gusi (Torrente, Box 507) who photographs splendidly island Mallorca outdoors and luxurious interiors . Spectacular and atmospheric musical score by Roque Baños (Fragiles , Machinist ,Sexy beast ,800 bullets). The motion picture was well directed by Daniel Monzon , a former cinema critic . He previously directed fantasy (Heart of warrior ) , comedy (Biggest robbery never told) and wrote the thriller ¨Camino de Paraiso¨ ; his greatest hit was the prison movie titled ¨Celda 201¨ . Rating : Good , better than average . The film will appeal to twisted stories buffs and Timothy Hutton fans.

Just watched this movie and it really held my attention. I am easily bored but this movie kept me interested all the way through. You have to pay attention because the story is very unusual, which makes it all the more interesting. This is the story of a mad scientist who wants to create a legacy and does so in a very unusual manner. The story begins with a number of people committing or attempting to commit suicide. The reason for this suicide outbreak is the plot of the movie. The acting was very good by both Timothy Hutton and the beautiful Spanish actress Lucia Jimenez. I enjoyed the suspense of the movie and towards the end there is a lot of action which reminded me of a James Bond movie. The twisted madman and the crazy scheme was also reminiscent of a Bond movie. I recommend this movie highly but pay attention so you know what is going on. 8/10