the creepy memories brought on by tampering with science angle is nifty in a 1950s sci-fi throwback sort of way, but while Osei-Kuffour Jr. is able to conjure up more than a few disturbing moments, "Black Box" loses steam rather quickly
Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. makes a solid feature directing debut with the absorbing mind-bender Black Box; the confident storytelling keeps you watching, as well as strong performances from Mamoudou Athie and Phylicia Rashad
Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour can't fully sell a crucial midway twist that pulls the focus away from the intriguing dynamic between a dependent father and a young daughter forced to grow up prematurely (a promising performance by Amanda Christine)
a father-daughter drama full of existentialism and maze-like plot turns, that keeps viewers guessing 'til the very end; "Black Box" is a solid thriller that benefits from strong performances and a screenplay packed with philosophical anguish