The Black Hole
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Movie Reviews of The Black Hole
Movie Review: Campy Disney SF movie that still holds up
Summary: 4 Stars
Good points:
Pretty good transfer, lush matte paintings and pretty good miniture work for its time. Incredible soundtrack by Oscar winner John Barry. Some good actors doing a fine job of making space believable.
Weak points:
Some dialog that hints at some non-sensical plot twists (i.e. Dr. Reinhardt being afraid of Maximillian).
Cute robots who do nothing but quote proverbs.
Yes, I know, the ending makes NO sense but had I been the writer I wouldnt have known how to end it.
Science that doesnt make sense when your ship is being ripped apart in space....but hey....Kids dont care.
Bad points:
The dvd only has ONE documentary presented by one of the SFX crew. Yes, its interesting from a technical side..but..ONE documentary? How hard is it to call up an old actor and get a 5 minute inteview? Sadly Disney is well known for releasing old material with ZERO extras. I guess we should feel lucky that Disney even gave us this much...
Movie Review: I Love this movie I just don't know why
Summary: 4 Stars
I could watch this movie once a month for the rest of my life and still not be able to figure out why I like it so much. The dialog and acting is laughable and the special F/X are cheesy but the images and cinematography are absolutely beautiful. The exterior shots of the Cygnus are breathtaking and Commander Reinharts control room is fantastic. This is the kind of movie that in some ways looks so good you are willing to overlook its weaknesses. I guess maybe its how I would imagine what it would be like in outerspace even though I know that scientifically much of it would be implausable. I think the biggest problem this movie has is that it could never really figure out its target audience and therefore lacks direction and believability which is such a shame because in the right hands this could have been a very good flick. As it is it is still a guilty pleasure for me and one that I don't take too seriously I can just kill a couple of hours on a late Friday night with a smile on my face.Movie Review: I still like it.....
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't care what all of the detractors of this movie say. I LIKED it. Yeah, some of the dialogue is hard to swallow, the plot is predictable, the ending was WAY too religious and there are many scenes that defy the laws of physics.
So what???
It's science FICTION, people! Give the film makers a bit of artistic license here!
Take this movie for what it is, a sci-fi adventure aimed more at kids than adults, and enjoy! There's no cursing (except for a couple of "hells" and one "damn"), the violence is mild, and the robots are cute which will undoubtedly appeal to the young'uns in the family, so EVERYONE can watch this one together.
Don't expect "2001: A Space Oddysey" or "Star Wars", 'cause this film definitely ain't them. It's cute, its fun and the special effects are dazzling!
I am glad to have this DVD in my movie library.
Movie Review: Flawed, but it's still pretty good.
Summary: 4 Stars
I can see where Disney was going with this movie. They wanted something with the feel of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" and the look of Forbidden Planet. Unfortunately they didn't quite get there, but the result is still a lot of fun. Yeah, there are the silly bits like B.O.B. with his cornpone accent, the bizarre 2001-wannabe ending, and the very unlikely physics. On the other hand, the design and execution of the Cygnus (and the Palomino, too, in a less flashy way) are really stunning. The visual effects in general are beautiful, especially considering the technology of the time. The musical score is also very good, and the acting is really pretty solid, let down by corny dialog. If only the plot had been up to the same standards.Movie Review: amusing dark star
Summary: 4 Stars
a classic sci-fi flick that offers subtle, yet powerful techniques that enthrall the viewer. From the menacing nature of the ship and its inhabitants to the beauty of one of the co-stars and her psychic relationship to her robotic peer, there is much to love here. Several notable actors, including Tony Perkins, appear in this highly entertaining film.
This marks what I consider to be one of the first times that Disney became adventurous and willing to take on darker and more chilling themes than before. The movie is challenging and mysterious and explores some of the more fascinating themes of human to robot interaction that speaks of what is to come.