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  • Must Go!
    Written January 21, 2013

    Freedom is not Free

    by JFK

    When Al Qaeda attacked the World Trade Center in '93 the U.S. did not do enough to find the perpetrators. And when the U.S.S Cole was attacked we did not see an adequate response. Zero Dark Thirty aims to show the sinister side of terrorism and their continuous Jihad on Americans. On September 11, 2001, and the initial invasion of Afghanistan, media moguls derided the Bush Administration for not going after UBL. Why are we in Iraq was the Rhetoric spoken. The rhetoric is shown to be untrue and provides an accurate portrait of the hunt, the women behind the investigation, and the realities of finding the most evil man on the planet. Take it from someone who was at the Trade Center on nine-eleven; this movie is highly recommended. It's no Platoon, but definitely worth the price. My only complaint was that the hero German Shepherd, given some scenes in the film, was not clad in armor and technology, as was widely reported in the media.

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  • So-so
    Written January 12, 2013

    VERY Slow. Go for last 45 minutes

    by Rldeak

    Tediously slow. The end is good but the first hour and a half are torture. You learn a lot about torture and how tedious intelligence work is. Once they discover a lead, the movie picks up but it takes them WAY to long to get there. Would save the money and wait for online release.

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 12, 2013

    zero dark thirty

    by Rockyc82

    The build up and the suspense of what our government and military go through is so intense. Their strength and braveness is impeccible. God bless these people who fight for our safety!!

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  • No
    Written February 1, 2013

    Snooze session

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    I don't have much to contribute other than I've only walked out on 1 movie in my life and this almost became my second. Not because I was offended but because it was so slow that I lost interest. This movie is so hyped up and the ending is very unclimactic. Don't bother wasting your time.

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 13, 2013

    A must see!

    by Belinda.beaman

    I do not often see military movies, but as someone who is interested in history, this movie is a must see. Simply put, this movie was well done. The acting was great and was not over done. It moved at a good pace, and did not get "stuck" anywhere! It depicts a recent time of American history very well, and really gives a global picture concerning the search for OBL.

    I was very nervous about the controversial scenes concerning torture. They are a few, but they are done as tastefully as possible to get the point across. I do not feel it glorified anything, but rather shows the watcher why these programs no longer exist!

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    Written February 18, 2013

    Gripping

    by josullivan15

    Whether you know the outcome or not, the details presented in this movie are of great interest. Jessica Chastain does a superb performance worthy of recognition by her AAAS peers.

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 14, 2013

    Go See It

    by LoyalExpert

    I thought the movie was great and all. But it felt longer than it was. Of course there was also some points that just didn't add up to what had really went on and what was really used, but oh well it is just a movie.

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    Written January 12, 2013

    Woman doesn't get credit

    by audbar

    Excellent movie, The CIA (woman) agent who single-handedly find Osoma bin Laden is completely left out of the capture and credit for it. It's so sad that it came down like that. No awards medals nothing was given to her for her role in the event. Cinematography was fantastic. Acting was great. Long.

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 13, 2013

    Zero Dark Thirty

    by LadyNikoK

    If you're hoping for two hours of SEAL Team 6 raids- don't bother. If, however, you are a student of history and the hunt for one who shares a level of Hell with Stalin or Pol Pot, then go see this. It is thoughtful, occasionally disturbing (ever asking the question- who is worse, morally- those who harm when they've been wronged, or those who harm in the first place?) and for the most part, an historically accurate look at the period between September, 2001 and the raid on bin Laden that lead to his death..
    It's long, intense, brilliantly acted, and it forces the viewer to seek humanity in everyone- from the DCI to the lowly, C4-rigged al-Qaeada foot soldier. The "good guys" need to get "better" in many ways-on the Government side- and the "bad guys" need to find a way out of the abyss in which they are raised - a culture of planned obsolescence. If you want war action, play Call of Duty. If you want to think and learn and be riveted- see this film.

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    Written January 14, 2013

    Interesting and thought-provoking.

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    I was concerned that this film was going to be some kind of brain-dead hyper-patriotic affair, but in fact, it was a thoughtful, if grim at times, recounting of the events leading up to Osama bin Laden's assassination.

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 16, 2013

    Mind = BLOWN

    by jragusa538

    Extreamlly well made movie! Kathryn Biglowe did an amazing job! I loved it, not for kids younger than 16 though. A bombing is out of no where and might freak out a few people. a few intense shootings. Many bombs go off and there is a death of a supporting character. It is a long movie, like the length of The Hobbit. The characters do use ***&^, ****, *****, and *** casually. Better not let your young ones go :)!

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    Written February 13, 2013

    0 dark

    by bug1701

    well put together, and the story is a little tough to fallow at points, but all in all, good. very nity and gritty. you feel the stress, preasure, and anxiety. its not a movie that will make you cheer or laugh or cry. makes you think. i recomend it.

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  • Must Go!
    Written February 17, 2013

    Must see

    by mberrey

    This movie is worthy of Oscar on several levekl but probably wont win as it does provide visuals of enhanced interrogation techniques used by the good guys, but enough of the potential for hollywood bypassing this great movie....

    The movie tracks pretty well with the No Easy Day book written by a Navy Seal on the raid,
    I recommend this movie to those who want to understand what small unit operations are like

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    Written January 13, 2013

    zero dark thirty

    by wendelllmoore

    A very good movie even if the tortu, er, ah, enhanced interrogation scenes are a little hard to watch. An excellent follow p to Hurt Locker by director Bigelow. It has that same feel; a good thing. It reminds us of what a long haul this war has been.

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 21, 2013

    Respect for those who put their lives in risk for all of us!

    by VICASTIL

    After I watched this movie I have more respect for any person who serves for this country .Good movie and excellent for young kids learning recent history.

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