Jan 30 2015

Black Sea

Recently fired from his job in marine salvage, Captain Robinson (Jude Law) still has hopes of providing for his family and perhaps exacting some revenge on his former employer; so, when a fellow unemployed co-worker offers a get rich quick scheme right in Robinson’s wheelhouse, perhaps the stars have aligned for once? Trouble is, the scheme involves a sunken Nazi submarine loaded with gold bullion on the bottom of the Black Sea, recovering this lost treasure will take a highly specialized team of salty dogs. Temptation, corruption, and the struggle to keep going in the face of the abyss, returning home a rich man might not happen after all?blackseaCalling to question one’s sanity at 100 meters below, Director Kevin MacDonald and Writer Dennis Kelly have crafted this little gem with significantly more heart than the average January release. Loaded with rich characters, and the right degree of wildfire troubleshooting, it’s safe to say there’s a good chance you’ll catch yourself holding your breath in sympathy and plotting “what ifs” all the while. Humorous when it needs to be and gritty from the get go this fun escape delivers the thrills in a claustrophobic environment, simple but effective. Black Sea is rated R.