Review of Black Sea (2014) by Edeltraud — 03 Feb 2015
I really wanted this to be a good movie. Jude Law has evolved so powerfully from his pretty boy days and he's awesome. I'd love to see him get a turn as James Bond.
Back to Black Sea.
The score is that horrible, recycled actionhorror driving music that tells you what to feel when nothing is happening. When a film is good enough, you don't need manipulative music to explain things.
There are several implausible plot points (can you really surface like that and not get the bends?) and a bunch of predictable stuff (although, there are a few surprises.).
The cinematography was so-so. There was an opportunity to show more of the sub's path and obstacles but it was all quite murky. But the close-ups on the characters were compelling.
The cast was good, the culture clash interesting enough (although a little cliche). There were several spots that dragged in between the crash and burn.
Still, I was engaged and entertained enough for a winter's night. But as others have noted, it is grim.
This review of Black Sea (2014) was written by Edeltraud on 03 Feb 2015.
Black Sea has generally received positive reviews.
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