Great Storytelling!

Rating: 9/10 (10 May 2014)

Zero Dark Thirty is an incredible piece of art that has the gift of very good storytelling. Whatever people may say, but this is not political propaganda. Sure this is a political story, but it's not propaganda. It's thrilling, intense, and very realistic. The film is set up in two parts and the first part is nearly perfect, but the second part, while still good, is a little murky and confusing.
Katheryn Bigelow, who directs her first film since the Hurt Locker, directs the film that is based off of actual events. Since 9/11, America has been on the hunt for Osama Bin Laden. After all the hard work put in by a government operative named Maya, she believes they may have found Bin Laden at long last.
The acting is incredibly good. Jessica Chastain pulls of her role as Maya very well. She is reluctant when it comes to torture, but believes it is good for the common cause. Jason Clarke does a good job as Dan. I also wish there was more screen time for Joel Edgerton as he's a really good actor.
Overall, Zero Dark Thirty is an intense film that is made to entertain, to thrill. It has no political agenda on it's mind. This film is an big improvement on the Hurt Locker, which I'm relieved. This film has some incredible technical work at play such as the sound effects and such. Overall, a very good film thanks to the apt direction of Bigelow and a gifted actress in Chastain who uses her talent very well. I rate this film 9/10.