Film Review – Zero

The poster for “Zero” displays the lead character of the film in a standing position, maintaining a panicked face while wearing a bomb strapped to his chest. He’s not moving, but there are sparks (of course) and dirt all around him, suggesting something disastrous has occurred near him. The trailer for the feature highlights a premise that’s ripe with suspense, tracking the fighting spirit of two men attempting to survive a particularly haunted day as they deal with an explosive situation, often battling their way out of problems. The actual “Zero” contains extraordinarily little excitement or even physical activity. Co-writers Hus Miller and Jean Luc Herbulot (who also directs) use a pressurized situation to comment on the state of the world, but that isn’t a problem. Failing to invite suspense to the picture is, as the movie establishes a fight for life, but rarely engages with its extreme survival challenges, creating a disappointingly uneven viewing experience. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com