BLACKHAT trailer – Michael Mann directs Chris Hemsworth in this cyber-thriller

BLACKHAT trailer – Michael Mann directs Chris Hemsworth in this cyber-thriller

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It’s hard to believe that Michael Mann hasn’t directed a film since 2009 (which was PUBLIC ENEMIES by the way), but his return to the director chair looks rather interesting for sure. Set in the world of cyber hackers and hi-tech terrorism, BLACKHAT follows Chris Hemsworth as a hacker who is asked to track down some cyber terrorists with the help of a team. And of course the threat is bigger and badder than anyone ever imagined. The trailer below gives us a taste of what to expect, though I’m guessing this one is pretty layered and complex, perhaps more than a simple trailer can really communicate. That said, I love Mann and have tremendous faith in his films, and this looks slick enough to be worth a look. The supporting cast includes Viola Davis, Holt McCallany, William Mapother, Wei Tang and Leehom Wang. Take a look at the trailer and tell us your thoughts in the comments.

Set within the world of global cybercrime, Legendary’s BLACKHAT follows a furloughed convict and his American and Chinese partners as they hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. Directed and produced by Michael Mann, the film stars Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Tang Wei and Wang Leehom, and it is written by Morgan Davis Foehl and Mann. Legendary’s Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni produce alongside Mann, while Alex Garcia and Eric McLeod serve as the executive producers.

BLACKHAT opens January 16, 2015

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Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff.