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    Written January 20, 2013

    Zero Dark Thirty

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    Excellent action movie which identifies that organizations never solve problems, individuals do. This movie should make every American feel much less safe as it presents the truth that no one is safe against a determined enemy. Definitely should received several awards.

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    Written January 16, 2013

    Purely commercial movie - easy money making scheme

    by rangeela-re

    Looks like Bigelow and team clearly made a deal with CIA that they would endorse torture in exchange of information. The movie is a bit boring too from movie making and the art of story telling perspective. Argo was a much better movie. Even though Argo was before my time and I was among the very few younger people in the audience, I still enjoyed it.

    I feel guilty that by paying for this movie I am unintentionally supporting torture and fell prey to Hollywood's sensational marketing tactics. I urge people not to watch it.

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    Written January 17, 2013

    Great Movie

    by movie-pro

    Moves along at a good pace. Great acting and set designs. The last 30 minutes is well worth the price of admission. Very well done in my humble opinion.

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  • Must Go!
    Written February 5, 2013

    I saw this twice in theaters!!! :)

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    i loved ZD30 the first time i saw it! i left the theater already knowing that i was going to see it again in theaters.
    the last 45 mins of the movie is so suspenseful and exciting! i was biting my nails throughout the entire scene and i am not a nail biter EVER!
    It's a longer movie, but pay attention to every word the actors say and the movie will feel like it goes by quick. listen to the terrorist's names because they can get confusing they all sound the same!
    There was definitely suspense throughout the entire movie.
    Many surprise moments that made me jump back in my seat!
    Beware there is a bit of torture in the beginning and you do see the terrorist's butt while being tortured. but that is the only nudity in the movie.
    The acting was excellent.
    A must see movie x 100000!!!!!

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    Written January 26, 2013

    Edge of your seat - -

    by LYNDATRANS

    Even tho' you know the success of the mission and it's outcome, you're stomach is n knots getting there. Well played, well directed, you feel as if you're there. Loved it.

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    Written January 19, 2013

    Decent Movie Overall

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    This movie was very slow in the beginning and unless you've kept up with current news and events over the last twelve years, you're going to be confused as to what the actors are talking about. The movie does very well in keeping the story in line with the actual events in the sequence of the manhunt and it properly illustrates the frustrations in the intelligence community during the manhunt. Overall I liked this movie, but I would not pay to see it again in theaters.

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  • Must Go!
    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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  • So-so
    Written February 3, 2013

    Zero Dark Thirty

    by Uhuhuh

    Quite a long movie, especially when most of the dialogue was unintelligible!
    And, Fandango deserves a thumbs down because it took >30 minutes and several phone calls to reserve tickets. It seems that there software does not eliminate seats immediately after they are reserved, so they appear to be available, but the request for them comes back as invalid seat entry!?? What is that supposed to mean.

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    Written January 12, 2013

    Zero Dark Thirty

    by Dyorke71080

    I was able to compare this movie to Seal Team 6. It had alot more detail, and I was appreciative of that. The dedication that Mya showed to take down Bin Laden was very inspiring. Good movie worth seing.

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  • So-so
    Written January 20, 2013

    First Half is Incomprehensible

    by nrobert2

    While Chastaine's performance is superb from start to finish, she was honestly the only thing that kept me in my seat through the first half of the movie. Between the Spookese and the rapid delivery of the lines, I was in the dark about most of what was happening until about the middle of the movie. Once they had zeroed in on the target, it became a little easier to follow the action. I realize the screenwriters have a challenge - make it "real," or make it a story that can be understood. I don't work for the CIA. I don't know that world, or the private language all professions develop. I'd be equally lost in a real operating room (versus a movie version). But to make a story fly, you have to clue your viewers in a little better than this!

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  • Must Go!
    Written March 27, 2013

    Go! Go! Go!

    by Bridget375

    I really had no interest in seeing this movie but it was getting such great reviews I figured I would check it out. I loved this movie! It held my interest from start to finish. Definitely a must go!

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    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 January 12, 2013

    Brilliant! Intense! Very well done by Director & Actors!

    by Miami 007

    My favorite movie of 2013 so far! And I've seen many of the new releases already... Jessica Chastain was amazing & so were the rest of the cast! Incredible what it took to bring this MONSTER down!!! 3 thumbs way up!

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  • Must Go!
    Written February 24, 2013

    Powerful, realistic drama

    by kesslink

    I enjoyed to portrayal of a dogged CIA agent who spend her entire career tracking Osama Bin Laden and discovering where he is. The pace builds throughout the movie and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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    Written January 20, 2013

    zero dark thirty

    by sewickley_snob

    good movie- interesting, there is another movie out on cable that is almost the exact duplicate but it states different facts. It would be interesting to know which one is closer to the truth

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