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The Zero Theorem
A computer hacker's goal to discover the reason for human existence continually finds his work interrupted thanks to the Management; this time, they send a teenager and lusty love interest to distract him.
Release : | 2014 |
Rating : | 6 |
Studio : | Le Pacte, Voltage Pictures, Zanuck Independent, |
Crew : | Art Department Coordinator, Art Direction, |
Cast : | Christoph Waltz David Thewlis Mélanie Thierry Lucas Hedges Matt Damon |
Genre : | Fantasy Drama Science Fiction |
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The acting in this movie is really good.
The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.
It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.
A hugely talented but socially isolated computer operator is tasked by Management to prove the Zero Theorem: that the universe ends as nothing, rendering life meaningless. But meaning is what he already craves. The Zero Theorem completely wastes a very talented main star and cast in a film of way too many different genres, ideas and just silly choices that hardly make any actual chance. If you're expecting something bigger or just something deadly serious like 'Blade Runner' prepare to be very let down and disappointed. (3.0/10)
I have watched Terry Gilliam's Twelve Monkeys (1995) and Brazil (1980), both of which I found very visually striking and with a good, engaging story. But this newer effort by the director gave me mixed opinions. A half of me says that the film has something wrong with the pacing. As a viewer, I was impatient for the story to really pickup but never really does so to last second of the film. But another half of me says that perhaps the gradual pacing of the story has something to do with the emphasis on the main character played by Christoph Waltz, who has been living a dull, mechanical life. Maybe the film is suppose to work in way that the viewer gets to experience this feeling. Whatever the original intentions of the film are, currently, the audience seems to be divided as well on whether to place this as good or bad. It holds a 6.1 rating in IMDb (as of March 3, 2018), which is fair, a 50 % on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer, and a score of 50 on Metacritic which indicates mixed reviews.Though the middling reception, considering Terry Gilliam's positive track record as a director, the strength of the visual aspect, the timelessness of the questions it asks, and generally the sense of ambiguity, The Zero Theorem is the looks like the kind of movie that can garner more appreciation through the years. But like the main character, Qohen, it has to prove the seemingly unprovable as of now and be able to connect and grow with its audience. A rewatch of the movie can get this started.
The Zero Theorem Do you enjoy being just a little lost throughout a whole movie? Or maybe you're one of those people who watches a movie just to see how many times you will say "What is going on?" before the film's end. If you have answered yes to any of these questions above then The Zero Theorem is just for you! This odd, and sometimes hard to follow, sci-fi flick showcases what seems to be a fairly realistic, yet morbid representation of the future. The main character, Qohen Leth, is a peculiar, lonely man living in an old abandoned church in the middle of the city. Qohen struggles with many problems like a fear of compassion, lack of friends, and an obsession to solve the Zero Theorem, which he believes will help answer his questions on the purpose of life. While fighting to solve this problem, Qohen meets a girl, a VR cam-girl that is, that has strangely fallen for him. Despite his efforts to repel her, this young lady is determined to make Qohen her own. Other characters come and go within the span of this movie but none leave their mark. The character appearances, and plot points in general, all seem to come up at random and while that may be part of the chaotic theme of this movie, it makes for a mildly inconsistent plot. I will give credit where credit is due and say that this movie delivers a great score that will make you question whether the sounds you are hearing are coming from the television or the rats in your room that only come out for a pizza crust. My favorite part of the movie were the parallels and references to today's world on mass population drugging as far as pharmaceuticals go. Statements are made about internet censorship and government monitoring as well. All in all, The Zero Theorem isn't a bad movie. The performances were mediocre to say the least. This role is an odd one for Mr. Waltz but he handled itwell, though I question what about this role sparked his or Damon's interest. As far as the story goes, I can't say I liked it very much. Certain elements of the plot were intriguing and thought provoking but the space in between those moments did not flow enough to keep me interested. So, if you ever see this movie playing on TV or it pops in your "Netflix recommends for you" go ahead and check it out for an interesting viewing experience.
This movie was all about spectacular visuals. It truly is a feast for the eyes and imagination. As a software engineer I love to see how my profession is portrayed on the big screen. This interpretation is a hoot, and not completely off in a "solving puzzles is fun" kind of way, which is what draws my type to this profession. And the acting was fantastic, Tilda Swinton, Melanie Thierry, and Christoph Walz captured their roles perfectly. Matt Damon seemed to be having an off day. Lucas Hedges (Bob) was adequate. What this movie lacked, and what made it hard to stay with, was depth of characters. It seems like this movie was written just for the visual effects. The characters are just there. They had no background, no depth. No time or care was given to give us a reason why we should care about them. For example when Bainsely ends up at his door with "everything she owns in her van", it would have been interesting to see how that happened. It would give us a reason to care about her. The same goes for Bob. He is the son of Management and won't do his father's bidding but why? A backstory would have made him more compelling, especially when he got sick. And why specifically the bodyguards? A scene with Management expressing worry about his son would have given us a reason to like or dislike the bodyguards. And Management. And the ending is ambiguous at best: Is he lying on the floor of his home in a coma? Did he achieve an out-of-body experience? Is it all a dream? Did he transcend physical existence? The end is unsatisfying to say the least. I did like the touch where after the credits role we hear the other characters saying hello to him, like they have appeared on the beach with him and have been saved from whatever-really-happened. That was clever. Great fun visuals, reasonable story line, great acting, no character development, ambiguous ending.