Black Rock is about three friends, played by Kate Bosworth, Lake Bell, and Katie Aselton (who also directs the movie) who go camping on a small island off the coast of Maine that they used to visit as kids. While there, they encounter three hunters who turn out to be dishonorably discharged war veterans who, after a series of pretty stupid events, end up trying to kill the women, who must defend themselves. The movie was written by Aselton's co-star in The League, and husband Mark Duplass.
The movie is a fine thriller that borders on horror. Of course, like most movies in that genre, it is totally unrealistic...both to think that three untrained, unarmed women would be any match for three veterans with guns, or that three guys who had recently been dishonorably discharged would all be out walking around. So, there is definitely some suspension of disbelief going on there. The acting is okay, but honestly, all of the main actors have done better work. Bell, Bosworth, and Aselton are definitely the stars of the movie by far, and the guys were all played by unknown actors. I do think that the movie would have been helped by having at least one of the guys played by someone recognizable. It is short, just under an hour and a half, so it gets in and out of the story quickly.
The A/V quality of the blu-ray is fine, the cinematography is really nice, and the film has a bunch of beautiful outdoor shots. The extras include a commentary track on the movie with Aselton and Bell, a short behind-the-scenes featurette, a slightly longer featurette on the music of the film, and a trailer. Not a ton of extras, but what was included is fine.
Overall, the movie is just okay (at best). It is totally unrealistic, but also not something you will really have to think deeply about. It does have a lot of violence that can get a bit gory. There is not much in the way of sexual content, but there is a nude scene featuring Bell and Aselton. It is not one that I would classify as a must-see by any means, but if you are looking for a thriller that can almost be on in the background this is an okay option.
The movie is a fine thriller that borders on horror. Of course, like most movies in that genre, it is totally unrealistic...both to think that three untrained, unarmed women would be any match for three veterans with guns, or that three guys who had recently been dishonorably discharged would all be out walking around. So, there is definitely some suspension of disbelief going on there. The acting is okay, but honestly, all of the main actors have done better work. Bell, Bosworth, and Aselton are definitely the stars of the movie by far, and the guys were all played by unknown actors. I do think that the movie would have been helped by having at least one of the guys played by someone recognizable. It is short, just under an hour and a half, so it gets in and out of the story quickly.
The A/V quality of the blu-ray is fine, the cinematography is really nice, and the film has a bunch of beautiful outdoor shots. The extras include a commentary track on the movie with Aselton and Bell, a short behind-the-scenes featurette, a slightly longer featurette on the music of the film, and a trailer. Not a ton of extras, but what was included is fine.
Overall, the movie is just okay (at best). It is totally unrealistic, but also not something you will really have to think deeply about. It does have a lot of violence that can get a bit gory. There is not much in the way of sexual content, but there is a nude scene featuring Bell and Aselton. It is not one that I would classify as a must-see by any means, but if you are looking for a thriller that can almost be on in the background this is an okay option.
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