Marvelous and the Black Hole

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

Cast

Miya Cech

as Sammy

Rhea Perlman

as Margot

Leonardo Nam

as Angus

Kannon Omachi

as Patricia

Paulina Lule

as Marianne

Keith Powell

as Leo

Lauren Knutti

as Claire

Aris Alvarado

as Vega

Raymond McAnally

as Dave

Beth Hall

as Bernice

Reviews

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 narratives, and emotionally heavy stories that left me utterly...

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

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 age tale about finding joy in unexpected places. It’s an odd...

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 conflicts created by trauma, what it's like to face a sudden trag...

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