Marvelous and the Black Hole
Marvelous and the Black Hole

Movie spotlight

Marvelous and the Black Hole

2022
Movie
81 min
English

A teenage delinquent befriends a surly magician who helps her navigate her inner demons and dysfunctional family with sleight of hand magic.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users89%
Director: Kate TsangGenres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A rebellious teenager, reeling from her mother's death, forms an unlikely friendship with a charismatic magician from a mysterious circus. He offers her a way to escape her grief and troubled family life through the art of magic. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, confronting loss and finding healing in unexpected places. The film blends elements of fantasy with the raw emotions of adolescence.

Critical Reception

Marvelous and the Black Hole was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its unique premise, heartfelt performances, and imaginative storytelling. Critics highlighted its blend of humor and poignant themes of grief and family, while also appreciating its visual style and the chemistry between its leads.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually inventive and emotionally resonant coming-of-age story.

  • Praised for its quirky humor and sensitive exploration of grief.

  • Miya Cech delivers a standout performance as the complex protagonist.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly enjoyed the film, appreciating its unique blend of fantasy and drama, its engaging characters, and its handling of sensitive themes. Many found the magical elements captivating and the emotional journey of the protagonist relatable and cathartic.

Awards & Accolades

Selected for the Sundance Film Festival's NEXT lineup, and received positive attention for its originality and performances.

Fun Fact

Director Kate Tsang drew inspiration for the film from her own experiences with grief and her fascination with magic, aiming to create a story that was both personal and universally relatable.

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TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
fortmyers

fortmyers

Marvelous and the Black Hole was screened on the second day of the Fort Myers Beach International Film Festival. It is an interesting movie about grieving. It explores the mind and the heart of a teenage girl, the consequences and the confl...

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

The sweet and formulaic “Marvelous and the Black Hole” is an easily approachable and accessible indie movie. The story of an ornery teenage delinquent (Miya Cech) who befriends a surly, eccentric magician (Rhea Perlman) is a cute coming of ...

Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com It’s definitely my fault, but my Sundance schedule so far can mostly be characterized by incredibly ambiguous endings, extremely layered na...