Zero Dark Thirty

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  • Opened January 11, 2013 (Opened Limited 12/19 NY/LA)
  • 2 hr 37 min
  • R | Language, Brutal Disturbing Images and Strong Violence

  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 16+. More on child suitability

  • Following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Osama bin Laden becomes one of the most-wanted men on the planet. The worldwide manhunt for the terrorist leader occupies the resources and attention of two U.S. presidential administrations. Ultimately, it is the work of a dedicated female operative (Jessica Chastain) that proves instrumental in finally locating bin Laden. In May 2011, elite Navy SEALs launch a nighttime strike against bin Laden's compound in Pakistan, killing him. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Joel Edgerton, Jessica Chastain, Edgar Ramirez, Kyle Chandler, Mark Strong, Chris Pratt, James Gandolfini
  • Director: Kathryn Bigelow
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Suspense/Thriller

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Well done

by Djjdo1

Very good. It is slow moving. Then of course, a gripping finish. What makes this movie well worth the trip is the subject matter. We're all watching our history unfold. Very powerful as a result....

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Zero Dark Thirty is great!

by greg_movies1950

Jessica Chastain was excellent! She brought the character Maya to life in an outstanding performance. As in many Hollywood productions, the military members were presented less than complimentary...

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by ataylor2

I know its a two and a half hour movie but time flies by. Great acting, the story is very engaging, and the action scenes are awesome!...

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Boston Globe
| Ty Burr

It's a movie made with the same coolly fanatical attention to craft the lead character displays in her work. Bigelow is now recognized as one of our true filmmaking naturals. Read full review

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Wall Street Journal
| Joe Morgenstern

Judged solely as a film, a partially fictionalized account of the decade-long search for bin Laden, it's superbly crafted and relentlessly dramatic. More than that, though, Zero Dark Thirty is a shock to the system, one that's bound to incite discussion of profoundly troubling issues. Read full review

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The Hollywood Reporter
| Todd McCarthy

The film's power steadily and relentlessly builds over its long course, to a point that is terrifically imposing and unshakable. Read full review

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Philadelphia Inquirer
| Steven Rea

A monumental achievement that documents a coordinated and complicated response to a monumental tragedy. Read full review

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Jessica Chastain on the set of "Zero Dark Thirty."