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The Black Hole (1979)

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Reviews Counted:26

Fresh:11

Rotten:15

Average Rating:5.1/10

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... 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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Jul 23, 2002

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05/09/05
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Takes us all the way to the rim of space only to bog us down in a talky melodrama whipped up out of mad scientists and haunted houses.

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10/23/04
Roger Ebert
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05/26/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

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
Matt Brunson
Creative Loafing

...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
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

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
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com

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
David Cornelius
eFilmCritic.com

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07/04/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

Disney's first PG-rated film was pioneering for its time (integrating special effects better than any film before it), but it suffers pretty badly today.

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09/28/03
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

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05/22/04
Kyle Counts
Kyle Counts
Gay & Lesbian Times

A weak, unfocused s-f venture; not one of Disney's shining moments.

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10/05/02
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

For-its-time state of the art effects help flat story and acting.

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06/02/05
Steve Crum
Steve Crum
Kansas City Kansan

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12/10/02
Robert Roten
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Laramie Movie Scope

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07/26/02
Bob Grimm
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Las Vegas Mercury

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01/30/03
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03/23/05
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02/11/03
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix

It cost half as much as Star Trek and looks better -- not as lavish, perhaps, but more original. The special effects are fancy, and the design even more so.

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05/09/05
Janet Maslin
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New York Times
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08/30/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Is let down by the weak script.

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11/22/07
Dennis Schwartz
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