Leofwine_draca THE BLACK HOLE is the usual nonsense science fiction TV movie that was made for the Sci Fi Channel. This one features Kristy Swanson, best known as the actress who originally played BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER in the unsuccessful film made years before the TV series came along, revamped the idea, and was wildly successful. This film sees experimental scientists managing to create their own mini black hole, only to put the world in danger when a monster comes through it.It's ridiculous as it sounds, and pretty pitiful even by the standards of this genre. The film is chock-full of cheesy CGI effects and the creature is rendered invisible which gives it an odd, FORBIDDEN PLANET-style look. The acting is noticeably worse than even in this sub-genre of films, and the characters are so poorly-written as to be one-dimensional. Even genre fans will be hard pretty to enjoy this one.

KentaroK This film is less than the some of its parts, but you could do a lot worse. The title and science used by the scientist are a bit iffy, and that took away from the movie a bit. It was difficult to suspend disbelief because of the fact that the script seemed to need some better thinking over.However, the visual effect were very well done, and it had a nice radio-drama feel. Not sure how to describe it. It was like if you were watching something fake but it took itself semi-seriously so that you could pretend it was real.There was news footage which was enjoyable, the actors were mostly competent in their roles... but he main character was... unemotional in delivery, and that was likely a writer/director decision but he should have been a much more emotional character, since his plot components involved being so emotional that it had a major effect on his live.Perhaps he was on mood stabilizers.In any case, 6/10 overall, I would call it a "C-" movie. I watched with friends, we had fun, and it actually let me think on how important it is to rewrite things until they shine, if you want the best quality. Don't watch this alone, or watch it if you want a great movie, or something which has a deeper effect.

Emile_Verwaaijen I am not going to waste too many words on this simply horrific movie.The only thing that matches the poor acting the inconsistency in the time line and story telling.The Arch which is supposedly torn down by the black hole... can be seen standing in the background near the ending.Additionally.. if they shut down the power... the city lights would've been out. While even at the very end all the lights are still on. Which makes me think... if you know the creature absorbs energy... turn it off straight away! The only thing going for this movie is the alien if self, which doesn't look too bad.Avoid at all costs if you can.

wlee-12 There is a scene in this movie where the main character is driving in this van. Most of St.Louis has been destroyed and there is mass hysteria, widespread panic...He calls his ex-wife and daughter and frantically tells them to stay put, he will come and get her. In the next shot we see his van slowly roll up to a stop sign on a quiet suburban street and he STOPS AT THE STOPSIGN!! The city of St. Louis has been almost entirely destroyed and this dude stops at a stop sign on a quiet street while supposedly rushing to save his daughter. That is only one of a whole batch of flaws in directing. Apart from the obvious flaws this movie suffers from some of the worst acting I've ever seen. You kind of wish they would nuke all these people and put a quick end to this quagmire.