Review: Zero Dark Thirty

Zero Dark Thirty
Cert: 15 / 157 mins / Dir. Kathryn Bigelow



As a dramatised reconstruction, Zero Dark Thirty is incredibly tight. As a feature film, not so much. A great first act, and a fantastic third one are hamstrung by a mid section full of mumbled, overlong dialogue and too much detail. Maybe I want my films too simplified, but maybe I shouldn't have to know the entire story in depth before going in?

A technical masterpiece, not made for me.


…ish.



Mostly.



Yes.



DVD.



No.



No.



No*¹.





*¹ There's a perfect moment for one in the final segment, but even I think that would be inappropriate.

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