Black Sea follows Robinson (Jude Law) as he assembles a team of 12 seafarers to search for two tons of gold allegedly left behind by Hitler in the depths of the Black Sea. The crew has the expected mix of jaded veterans, wide-eyed newbies, cantankerous old cranks, and a chef who spits on the food to clean it. Robinson believes he knows where the gold is and leads the men accordingly, but tension and greed within the six British and six Russians on board immediately suggests not all will make it through alive. Director Kevin Macdonald is steady and assured as he makes the submarine both another character and a metaphor. You don’t necessarily expect a study in human nature from Black Sea, but it’s these layers that make it a film worth watching. Rated R. At Century Cinemas Del Monte
As the day begins for Robinson (this film is about manly men at sea, so last names only, tha…
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