THE BLACK HOLE

1979 ***1/2 98 mins.

At times, this film is absolutely astouding. The beginning and the ending are exceptionally well done. Somewhere in the middle, though, the film does get a bit cheesy and campy. Oh, well. What do you expect from a science fiction film from Walt Disney Studios? Five people (and one robot) discover a space station floating on the edge of a black hole. Aboard the space station is a mad scientist who has a plan to travel through the black hole to see what will happen and what is on the other side. This film is very entertaining in spite and because of its campy aspects. The ending is one of those odd endings that will baffle you for quite some time, and is exceptionally notable for being in a Disney film.
Rated PG for sci-fi action/violence.

• Original aspect ratio: 2.35:1
• Premiered in London on December 18, 1979

• ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS: Best Cinematography (Frank V. Phillips) and Best Effects, Visual Effects (Peter Ellenshaw, Art Cruickshank, Eustace Lycett, Danny Lee, Harrison Ellenshaw, and Joe Hale)