Review of Zero Dark Thirty (2012) by Clif K — 10 Feb 2014
This film is a fantastic blend of mystery with a "villain" the viewer actually cares about locating, drama much like the political talkies as Michael Clayton and The Ides of March, a bit of torture porn like a "watered" down Hostile (pun intended) with more unnerving humiliation than gore, and a hint of action similar to Black Hawk Down and Kathryn Bigelow"s 2010 academy award winning film, The Hurt Locker.
Even though the moral ambiguity of this film's subject matter (the assassination of Osama Bin Laden) may leave some moviegoers wary about viewing this picture for the first time, Bigelow refrains from taking any sides, which allows the viewer to interpret U.
S.A. and Pakistan's violent behavior with their own eyes. Much like Argo, this film continuously increases the tension, but Argo and Zero Dark Thirty are as different as a Charles Schulz comic and a Picasso painting.
While Argo prides itself on its simplicity, Zero Dark Thirty covers almost a decade of time without feeling rushed or choppy.
This review of Zero Dark Thirty (2012) was written by Clif K on 10 Feb 2014.
Zero Dark Thirty has generally received very positive reviews.
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