Zero Dark Thirty

Think war and terrorism movies are stale and dull? Get back. Zero Dark Thirty will take you on a rollercoaster from beginning to end.

Zero Dark Thirty stars Jessica Chastain as Maya, a CIA operative who gets her first big task on the job; finding Osama Bin Laden. Her journey lasts 10 years as the mystery of where Osama Bin Laden is cracked.

Jessica Chastain is a powerhouse as Maya, a woman who eats, sleeps, and breathes Bin Laden. Her character is perfectly written, displaying a tremendous sense of power, determination and unavoidable frustration due to all the dead ends their journey leads them on. Chastain nails all sides of Maya, you never lose interest watching her transform on screen from a beautiful actress to a one-woman army.

Jessica Chastain is a powerhouse as Maya, a woman who eats, sleeps, and breathes Bin Laden. Her character is perfectly written, displaying a tremendous sense of power, determination and unavoidable frustration due to all the dead ends their journey leads them on. Chastain nails all sides of Maya, you never lose interest watching her transform on screen from a beautiful actress to a one-woman army.

Zero Dark Thirty is far from a horror movie, but the terror will register far more than most horror movies will even come close to achieving. Every scene, from the initial torture sequences, to the investigations with Bin Laden's contacts, to the last thirty minutes where Bin Laden is found and killed, Zero Dark Thirty will take your breath away.

In addition to shaking you up, Zero Dark Thirty will break your heart as well. As expected, not everyone will survive through the end of the search, and the excellent characterization succeeds in hitting home whenever a character is murdered. You really feel the sting of their losses. Zero Dark Thirty is located in several different countries but all the pain, terror, heartache, relief, and determination will hit home with everyone. Zero Dark Thirty is a knock-out and is one that will resonate for many years to come.

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