Black Crab
Black Crab

Black Crab

2022Movie109 minSwedish

To end an apocalyptic war and save her daughter, a reluctant soldier embarks on a desperate mission to cross a frozen sea carrying a top-secret cargo.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users65%
Director: Adam BergGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, War

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic future ravaged by a brutal civil war, a former soldier named Caroline is tasked with a dangerous mission. She must cross a frozen archipelago on ice skates to deliver a mysterious package that holds the key to ending the conflict. Facing treacherous conditions, enemy patrols, and her own inner demons, she must make impossible choices to protect her daughter and achieve her objective.

Critical Reception

Black Crab received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its intense atmosphere, visual style, and Noomi Rapace's performance. However, some found the plot predictable and the world-building underdeveloped, while others noted its bleakness and grim tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bleak and intense atmosphere, creating a palpable sense of dread and desperation.
  • Noomi Rapace delivers a compelling performance as a weary soldier fighting for survival.
  • Criticized for a plot that can feel derivative and a world that could have benefited from more detailed exposition.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's visual presentation and the central performance, finding it a solid, albeit grim, sci-fi thriller. Some viewers felt the story lacked originality and could have been more engaging, but many still found it a worthwhile watch for its action sequences and atmosphere.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Adam Berg, also directed the acclaimed short film 'The Matrix: Path of Neo' trailer, showcasing his knack for visually striking, dystopian worlds.

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