Black Box

This was a terrific thriller. There were some really endearing characters - relatable, sympathetic as well as the easy to hate type. The story was solid with ample twists to keep you wondering what the hell is going on! And a few scary moments that added nicely to the creepiness. The acting was really good - but of course it would be, Phylicia Rashad starred. I just loved it - the story was well written and thought out. It was really enjoyable and entertaining. Bravo to all involved. **SPOILER ALERT** This updated twist on the mad scientist story was excellent and unexpected. So what I didn't get the whole medical, techno how the good doctor made this happen. It was about the concept and the follow through that was so well done. Lastly, I couldn't help but to notice that many of the actors have African names. Yes! It is about time.

This film has the highest rating out of the 4 Amazon Blumhouse films. In my opinion it should have the lowest. I thought Black Box was boring and unentertaining. It was like a bad episode of Black Mirror. Around 45 minutes in I decided to turn it off. 👎👎

Movie started out pretty good but by the end it just wasn't. The acting was pretty solid and the story was pretty good but the end just seemed forced somewhat.

So apparently there's this guy who has some severe memory problems and he's somehow got custody of his daughter still. His little girl has to remind him of just about everything. So, he knows a neurologist, who connects him with another neurologist who wants to hook him up to some experimental therapy. To first access his memories through hypnosis, and then by hooking up some device she created, the Black Box. He starts seeing some weird stuff in his 'memories' . They make a point of stressing how he was NOT A FIGHTER.. Oh so come to find out, he's not even the father of the little girl. He's a different person entirely, who has been uploaded into a different body! Then when he goes to visit his REAL family....he comes across as quite the a$$. His former wife, conks him over the head. +1 Star for his wife conking him over the head.... He's losing time. I think that his scientist mother has overwritten another guy's mind. And yeah that's what happened. OG dude is still in there. They are fighting for control over the mind and body. His memory coming back he has a choice. Preserve himself or the other guy. He remembers that he was an abusive husband. As opposed to the other guy who is really a good father. I thought the end was a bit too convenient. Convenient that the friend and little girl showed up just in time. The movie was okay. But still just okay. 6/10

This movie is way different from Get Out just cos both movies are psychological thrillers and have a black lead don't mean they're the same. This movie was well written, well directed, well acted and has a great cast. Actors of all colors can give the same outstanding performances if given a well written script and a great director. Don't believe the negative reviews go see the movie yourself.

The whole cast is excellent the story though done before is excellent, it keeps you watching and you're never bored. It does its job, its entertaining!! Will watch it again. Add it to your list or better yet get some popcorn with extra butter and watch it!!!