Review of The Black Hole (1979) by Patrick Raphael S — 08 Nov 2015

Totally didn't expect this to have such a trippy ending.

This review of The Black Hole (1979) was written by Patrick Raphael S on 08 Nov 2015.

The Black Hole has generally received mixed reviews.

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Disney's cash in attempt at STAR WARS. Obviously spent money on the production making low-rent version of R2 & 3PO inexcusable…

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By David K (1,644) on 13 Aug 2014

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This is one of the best great early 80's SciFi adventures of all time. If you are a SciFi buff of any kind, see this movie ASAP…

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By Brian J (279) on 19 Oct 2018

Love Disney, Love Sci-fi, a decent cast, but what a stinker of a movie, so sad…

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By Phil H (1,145) on 24 Feb 2014

I saw this at Sentrum kino (?) in Oslo with my dad in 79 or 80. 8 at the time I assume I didnt understand the ending…

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By Waylan J (33) on 16 Nov 2018

Everything about this movie screams Epic from the score to the effects. Unfortunately the script and director fall short…

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By Darth V (100) on 15 Aug 2013

I just purchased the DVD recently to add to my sci-fi collection…

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By Dann M (1,530) on 24 Apr 2015

I have met microwaves with more personality than this film…

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By Ken S (1,985) on 16 Dec 2014

This late-70s sci-fi film from Disney can be somewhat charming due to its old school effects and style, but it is dated and I'd being lying…

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