New Jersey Stage 2015 - Issue 12 | Page 16

10. Blackhat Michael Mann’s latest got a rough ride from critics and audiences alike, an absolute disaster at the box office. I found it a thoroughly engaging thriller that played like a ‘Michael Mann’s Greatest Hits’ package. If you’re a fan of one of America’s greatest living filmmakers, don’t let the negativity put you off - you need to see Blackhat! 9. The Tribe Set in a school for deaf teens, this Ukrainian film was one of 2015’s most memorable viewing experiences, playing out completely dialogue free, with no subtitles provided to decipher the sign language used by the film’s protagonists. This placed us in the role of outsider, as we were forced to work hard to decipher the film, but it was an effort richly rewarded. Watch the trailer for Blackhat NewJerseyStage.com 2015 - ISSUE 12 ARTICLES 16