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The Black Hole

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The Black Hole (1979)

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Reviews Counted: 21

Fresh: 8

Rotten:13

Average Rating: 5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: A space crew travelling the cosmos runs into a long-missing craft, manned by Dr. Hans Reinhardt (Maximilian Schell). Upon meeting Reinhardt, the astronauts discover that not only is he insane, but also he is steadfast in his efforts to... A space crew travelling the cosmos runs into a long-missing craft, manned by Dr. Hans Reinhardt (Maximilian Schell). Upon meeting Reinhardt, the astronauts discover that not only is he insane, but also he is steadfast in his efforts to travel through a nearby "black hole," an abyss from which no one can escape. Matters worsen when Reinhardt holds the crew captive, after realizing that they can help him reach his goal. The squad must now figure out a way to flee from Reinhardt -- before it's too late...This attempt to gain a piece of the 'Star Wars' audience comprised Disney's first entry into the world of the PG rating. The film, not a huge success in 1979, has since gained a cult following due to its ominous tone and innovative visual design and effects. [More]

Starring: Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms

Starring: Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux, Ernest Borgnine, Tommy McLoughlin, Roddy McDowall, Slim Pickens

Director: Gary Nelson

Director: Gary Nelson
Producer: Ron Miller
Story: Jeb Rosebrook, Bob Barbash, Richard Landau
Composer: John Barry

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Release:

Jul 23, 2002

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DVD features:

  • Region 1
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  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
  • Full Frame
  • Dual Sided

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

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Is let down by the weak script.

Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment Comment
11/22/07
Dennis Schwartz
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The science of this fiction is as hokey as the drama, but the imaginative art design and excellent special effects are magnificent.

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10/13/07
Sean Axmaker
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An elegant, if stubbornly unexciting, popcorn-muncher that flips into a chin-scratcher, with a crew of mostly bland heroes.

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07/23/07
Rob Gonsalves
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Ranks among the very best films to come from the post-Star Wars sci-fi boom.

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02/14/07
David Cornelius
eFilmCritic.com
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...ultimately revealed to be an underrated and surprisingly dark Disney effort.

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08/19/06
David Nusair
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05/26/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid
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02/09/06
Time Out
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07/04/05
Emanuel Levy
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For-its-time state of the art effects help flat story and acting.

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06/02/05
Steve Crum
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05/09/05
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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05/09/05
Janet Maslin
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03/23/05
Clint Morris
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10/23/04
Roger Ebert
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Even as a fantasy-lovin' boy of 14, I was bored silly by this movie, and a repeat viewing just last week revealed that the film has, if anything, gotten worse over time.

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09/01/04
Matt Brunson
Creative Loafing
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...with so many great fantasy and sci-fi films appearing in the intervening years, I doubt that too many adults are going to find the Disney flick of much interest. I didn't.

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08/15/04
John J. Puccio
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05/22/04
Kyle Counts
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02/20/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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09/28/03
Christopher Null
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02/11/03
James Rocchi
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01/30/03
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