Black Label
Black Label

Movie spotlight

Black Label

2019
Movie
25 min
English

In order to retrieve his share from a diamond heist, a guilt driven Mumbai cop finds and confronts his drug addict partner who's hiding in a shady neighborhood. Apparently their third partner, a smuggler who has the diamonds is missing. Will they be able to find him?

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users75%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this mind-bending thriller, a group of teenagers are kidnapped by a man with multiple personalities, each with a distinct identity. As they try to escape, they uncover a dark secret about their captor and his connection to a mysterious underground world. Their survival hinges on understanding the unique abilities and motivations of his various personas.

Critical Reception

Black Label received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its ambitious narrative and James McAvoy's performance, but criticism for its convoluted plot and Shyamalan's signature stylistic choices. Audiences were more divided, with some appreciating the twists and turns while others found the film to be confusing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for its ambitious storytelling and a tour-de-force performance from James McAvoy.

  • Criticized for an overly complicated plot that may alienate some viewers.

  • M. Night Shyamalan's signature blend of suspense and supernatural elements are present, but not always effective.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film's suspenseful atmosphere and the compelling performances, particularly from the lead actor. Some reviewers noted that the plot could be confusing at times, but the overall experience was positive for many.

Fun Fact

The film serves as a thematic sequel to Shyamalan's previous films 'Unbreakable' (2000) and 'Split' (2016), bringing together characters and storylines from both.

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