05/11/2013 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Another Good Thriller from Bigelow

A decade-long man hunt of the CIA finally ended on May of 2011. A story of determination and hard work of a woman, Maya (Jessica Chastain), to take down Al- Qaeda terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden.

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I was really excited to watch this film, then it did not disappoint me by any way. Jessica Chastain and the rest of the cast did perform well. Kathryn Bigelow never failed to excite me, I really admire how she does effective thrillers, just like The Hurt Locker. What was really spectacular was that even if we all know the ending, what would happen to it, it still gave me kicks on the nerve. Surprised on bombings. The drama was there, the torturing scenes are believable. Amazing, a great watch! I'm glad that it received some recognitions. I was just curious, why Kathryn Bigelow did not ...

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3.5/4 

03/21/2013 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Dark brooding riveting thriller

Bigelow's potrayal of greatest man hunt in the history of world, is dramatic valor. Chastain takes the lead role as Maya the CIA operative whose only mission is to f**k up UBL. The 10 year long mission to bring an end to the greatest terror any mankind feared is task uphill and Bigelow does it with prowess and finesse. The grand scenario that sets up in the final 45 minutes is thrilling to the best. The sheer silence without a hunch of music in the impulsive climax is Bigelow's beauty in direction. The various ideas of torture like dog belt, sleeping in a box and water droll in face is sheer torture. No reluctance seen anywhere in the writing. The Hurt Locker team is back with another Oscar wonder!

After attack of WTC, by Al Qaeda, US begins a strategy to pull the man out of the dark...

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3.5/4 

01/14/2013 (2 of 2 found this helpful)

Ambiguous Title, But Good Movie

Zero Dark Thirty is advertised and perceived by the average movie goer as a movie more about Seal Team 6 and their raid on the Pakistan compound where Bin Laden was at. But in reality, this movie is mostly about all the events and intelligence gathered leading up to the raid, with the raid only being the last 20 minutes of the movie. So for all of you that wish to see an action flick, this is not for you. But for those of you that are aware that this movie requires your attention to follow the story from beginning to end, you will enjoy it. I found the movie enjoyable, but quickly compared it to another movie, Argo, which was much, much better. I also think the title for this film was poorly chose and should have been called something like "The Path to Bin Laden", rather than a title...

Rating of
3/4 

01/14/2013 (1 of 1 found this helpful)

Zero Dark Thirty review

Intellectual, methodical, well-acted but a slow burner. Maya (Jessica Chastain) is a CIA officer dedicated to capture al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Realistic and very detailed with regards to the dates, locations and names. A typical slow-burner though the build-up was good. Much like in the league of Argo in terms of pace and premise politically.

The Hurt Locker was more suspenseful and entertaining though this reviewer predicts many accolades for its production and casting. Soundtrack and direction were appropriate, if only the leads were engaging. Zero Dark Thirty is about dedication and persistence, and finding the facts to prevent terrorism. Great idea and plot, execution were superb, as a movie (film medium) it was worth viewing.

Rating of
3/4 

01/12/2013 (1 of 1 found this helpful)

The Dark Before the Dawn

Although there is action to be found in Zero Dark Thirty, those looking for a typical action film aren't going to find it here. What we have is a methodical look into the mind of Maya, a CIA agent who spends the better part of a decade hunting down notorious terrorist Osama bin Laden. The story plays out like a game of chess - every move is calculated until one side makes a mistake. Lives are lost, people die but in the end, she gets her man.

Jessica Chastain has been getting a lot of attention for her portrayal of the rather hard-nosed and matter-of-fact CIA agent. That attention is rightfully deserved. Chastain manages to portray Maya as a woman on a mission - at times downright blunt and to-the-point, but isn't above showing her vulnerability during a very emotional and turbulent de...

Rating of
3.5/4 

01/07/2013 (1 of 1 found this helpful)

If you lie, I hurt you

When everyone heard that Osama bin Laden had been killed in 2011, the U.S. breathed a huge sigh of relief. We were finally able to find the man responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent American citizens after a decade-long manhunt. At the same time, Kathryn Bigelow, who was just coming off the huge Academy Award success of The Hurt Locker, was shooting a film documenting the entire journey. This was met with mixed reception, as some believed it might be too political and wouldn’t do justice to such an important story. They are wrong on both accounts. This film isn’t political, nor does it gloss over or sugarcoat any of the vital details of this operation. Kathryn Bigelow has crafted a masterpiece of a film that slowly builds tension over the 157 minute run-time, erupting in a h...

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3.5/4 

01/06/2013 (1 of 1 found this helpful)

Review: Zero Dark Thirty

Screenwriter Mark Boal and director Kathryn Bigelow collaborate once again for Zero Dark Thirty, a film that tells the story of the hunt for Osama bin Laden. Their ambitious efforts in The Hurt Locker is more impressive then Zero Dark Thirty, but they still deliver the high-level intensity and sharp storytelling that made their previous film so damn exciting.

While the filmmakers pack the film with lots of suspense and action, Zero Dark Thirty is basically a character study on Maya, a strong, positive woman who just wants to find and kill Osama bin Laden. Maya is one hell of a character, and Jessica Chastain's Oscar-worthy performance successfully carries the movie and keeps it moving. Boal's script is so good and he gives Jessica Chastain many moments to shine. As we learn more about...

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3.5/4