Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Instant Favorite.

Great Film overall

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

This science fiction disaster thriller film was aired as a made-for-television film on June 10, 2006. The unrated film follows a scientific experiment gone wrong that creates a black hole that has the potential to destroy the Earth while also holding an entity from beyond. The 90-minute film stars Kristy Swanson as a scientist who witnessed the accident, Judd Nelson as her colleague who's hired to solve the problem, and David Selby as a colonel sent to supervise Nelson's commands. Nelson just seems washed up, and grumpy in his leading role, becoming a parody of what his character is supposed to be. Swanson, on the other hand, doesn't get enough to do and comes off as a bland supporting character. Selby is the best actor in the group by a long shot, bringing his character to life with a commanding voice, and strong emotions. Despite the fact that the black hole has the power the destroy the entire planet, it only ever eats up St. Louis, and the film becomes rather unexciting as a result. If the film had focused on the destruction of the planet created by the black hole, it would've been better as a result. Even worse, the alien-like entity controlling the black hole is never explained. Despite the limited setting, however, the film still stands as a thrilling drama that sees military officials, and scientists forced to make risky decisions. Like with most of Echo Bridge Home Entertainment's films, if you're looking for an action-packed adventure with a unique concept, just go watch The Core instead. But if you're looking for a thrilling film with life and death drama, look no further than The Black Hole. 7/10.

In St. Louis, the scientists Dr. William Hauser (Kevin Beyer), Shannon Muir (Kristy Swanson) and Kent (Dan Buran) accidentally create a black hole during an experiment. While investigating the phenomenon, Dr. Hauser and Kent die and the army comes to their laboratory under the command of General Ryker (David Selby). Shannon tries to call the prominent Dr. Eric Bryce (Judd Nelson), but the scientist does not answer the phone since he misses his daughter Kayley (Julia Sinks) after the divorce to his ex-wife Elizabeth (Jennifer Quackenbush). When he is contacted, he comes to the laboratory and soon he finds that the experiment has also unleashed a creature that feeds of energy. The Powers That Be wants a nuclear attack against the creature, but Eric warns that the action will increase the black hole. He also believes that the creature may be destroyed and the black hole closed if they are attracted to each other. However, only General Ryker supports his theory while General Tate (Peter Mayer) wants to bomb the location. "The Black Hole" is a stupid and corny thriller. The one-dimension characters are not developed and Eric in the beginning is an alcoholic scientist that misses his family and in the corny end is a hero in love with Shannon, who seems to be the pivot of his divorce. The military personnel cannot be that imbecile, using the usual weapons against the energy creature to be vaporized on the next scene. The idea of bombing the black hole and the creature is taken by people without any knowledge is totally unintelligent. And the character that performs the President is disrespectful so ridiculous he is. My vote is three. Title (Brazil): "Buraco Negro" ("Black Hole")

While conducting experiments at Midwestern Quantum Research Laboratory in St. Louis, Missouri the technicians discover the formation of a black hole within their structure. As it increases in size and becomes even more destructive the Army is called in to investigate and they find that there is something other than the black hole that demands their immediate attention. At any rate, rather than risk ruining the movie for those who haven't seen it, I will just say that this film had several weak areas. It started off okay but then it seemed to go downhill fast after the first 20 minutes or so. One reason for this is that while Kristy Swanson (as "Shannon Muir"), Judd Nelson ("Eric Bryce") and David Selby ("General Ryker") turned in adequate performances the same could not be said for the secondary cast (other than possibly Heather Dawn as "SGT Alicia Bennett"). Yet, rather than minimizing their roles, enhancing some of the dialogue, re-filming some of the scenes or possibly cutting some of the weaker segments the director (Tibor Takács) let it all slide. Perhaps there was a time-crunch or a lack of resources but whatever the reason there were certain parts of the film that were pretty sloppy. For example, the uniform for "General Tate" (Peter Mayer) was totally comical and nobody who has ever served in the military could possibly take it seriously. Yet here was a 4-star general wearing a field jacket with 4 shiny stars on his shoulders, medals on his chest (which are normally worn only at ceremonial functions) and one huge shiny star on his hat. Apparently whoever was in charge of the wardrobe didn't realize that field jackets require subdued insignia and use a camouflage pattern so that people blend into the surrounding environment whereas shiny things only make them stand out. In any case, he looked quite ridiculous. It should also be noted that this was a made-for-television movie and as a result the makers of the film were somewhat handicapped due to broadcast limitations. So there is no profanity, sex, nudity or anything of a graphic nature allowed which might possibly enhance the picture. Such was the hand they were dealt and they knew this going in. All the more reason, I would think, to have some good quality assurance every step of the way. Unfortunately, this movie didn't get it and the results speak for themselves. Below average.

well,this movie was pretty bad.bad acting,bad story,mediocre special effects,and bad dialogue.the two main actors,Kristy Swanson and Judd Nelson seemed to be phoning in their performances just for a pay check.the supporting cast wasn't great either.the story was silly,and very slow.and i'm no physicist,but i'm guessing a lot of the science was inaccurate.in some movies,that doesn't matter to me.for example f the movie is exciting or has sympathetic characters,or a good storyline.this movie has none of those.i just could not get into this movie,and really just waited for it to end.the ending was abrupt and anti climatic,which isn't really surprising since the whole movie was anti climatic.for me,The Black Hole is a 3/10