Review of The Zero Theorem (2013) by Matthew F. J — 24 Sep 2014

Theorem," Qohen(Christoph Waltz) is the best data miner in his department, at least according to Joby(David Thewlis), his supervisor. Even then, Qohen would like to spend more time at home but his disability claim is not approved. Still, Qohen is invited to a party at Joby's where he meets Bainsley(Melaine Thierry), a lady of the internet, while making a connection with Management(Matt Damon). Shortly thereafter, Qohen is promoted to work on a pet project of Management's out of his own home.

Since first coming to fame as an animator for Monty Python, Terry Gilliam's strength as a filmmaker has been his visuals. And that is especially true with his latest film, "The Zero Theorem" which has some stunning sights in it. However, over time, a great deal of mishaps have happened to Gilliam on his films which I think has led to a more jaded attitude over time, leading him for once not to side with a dreamer but against him. That might also have something to do with the movie's inconsistency, as it is impossible to make sense of this world's technology in any meaningful way. And to add to that is how weird a lead Christoph Waltz makes(which might also be the point), upstaged as he is whenever Matt Damon puts in an appearance.