Black Sea

R

Released Jan 23, 2015

1h 55m

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

List

81%

Tomatometer

139 Reviews

58%

Audience Score

10,000+ Ratings

Soon after losing his salvage job, former naval officer Robinson (Jude Law) assembles a misfit crew of unemployed sailors for a risky mission: Find a sunken Nazi U-boat, rumored to contain a fortune in gold. Promising each man an equal share, Robinson leads the mixed British and Russian crew to comb the depths of the Black Sea. Before long, greed takes hold of a crew already divided along language and cultural lines -- and the fewer men that make it back alive, the more gold to go around.

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Critics Consensus

Black Sea may not be particularly deep, but thanks to Kevin Macdonald's judicious direction and a magnetic performance from Jude Law, it remains an efficiently well-crafted thriller.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Not much of it is credible, starting with the hiring of a rusty submarine out of Sevastopol, but it has action and adventure to burn, leavened with bits of humour.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 9, 2015

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Kristin Tillotson

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Too often, moviegoers must choose between character-driven drama and edge-of-your-seat action. "Black Sea" has both, with a gripping performance by Jude Law as their nexus.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 31, 2015

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Steven Rea

Philadelphia Inquirer

Black Sea is a submarine thriller set in the murky depths of exactly where the title says.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 31, 2015

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Law’s intensity carries the audience every step of the way.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 12, 2022

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Travis Johnson

sbs.com.au

Black Sea isn't so much a film as a yarn or a ripping tale; one of those classical adventure movies seemingly designed to be viewed on a lazy Sunday afternoon after a big lunch.

Oct 27, 2021

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Leo Brady

AMovieGuy.com

Black Sea is a superbly crafted piece of film.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 7, 2021

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Alec B

Despite the solid premise I found the final product somewhat lacking. It teases cynicism from the beginning but delivers cheap sentiment in the ending. Fortunately it does boast enough nail-biting sequences that I ultimately enjoyed it for the most part.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/13/23

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matthias s

"Black Sea" takes us on a deep-sea adventure that's both thrilling and slightly formulaic. The cast, led by the talented Jude Law, delivers solid performances that keep you engaged throughout. Law's character, a grizzled submarine captain, is a highlight, and his chemistry with the rest of the crew is palpable. One of the film's standout features is its incredible soundtrack. The music sets the tone perfectly, creating an eerie atmosphere that keeps you on edge. As the tension rises, you can't help but get sucked into the undersea world. However, the film does follow some well-trodden paths in the submarine movie genre, making it somewhat predictable. You can almost anticipate the twists and turns as the crew's greed and desperation push them deeper into danger. In the end, "Black Sea" is a good choice for fans of submarine flicks, and it's worth watching for the strong cast and captivating atmosphere. Just don't expect too many surprises along the way.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/16/23

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Mark W

One of the most intense films I've ever watched.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/23

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Graham H

A potentially great movie, totally ruined by historical and physical innacuracy. A real shame.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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colin m

Drama in the Black Sea. Jude Law, Scottish. Too many of the "dramatic" events were contrived by unsuitable people being present together in the same space and unwilling to cooperate. [Query - I didn't understand, if Jude Law had a survival suit, why he couldn't just escape via the normal exit route?]

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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jose raul b

Jude Law makes a great role in this movie. The background story of WWII used as part of the plot was clever.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

Soon after losing his salvage job, former naval officer Robinson (Jude Law) assembles a misfit crew of unemployed sailors for a risky mission: Find a sunken Nazi U-boat, rumored to contain a fortune in gold. Promising each man an equal share, Robinson leads the mixed British and Russian crew to comb the depths of the Black Sea. Before long, greed takes hold of a crew already divided along language and cultural lines -- and the fewer men that make it back alive, the more gold to go around.

Director: Kevin Macdonald
Producer: Kevin Macdonald, Charles Steel
Screenwriter: Dennis Kelly
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Cowboy Films
Rating: R (Some Graphic Images|Language Throughout|Violence)
Genre: Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 23, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.2M
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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