Zero Dark Thirty Review

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2013)

The movie, Zero Dark Thirty, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, was one of the most compelling films I've ever seen. It tells the story of the steps the C.I.A. took to locate and execute Osama Bin Laden. Bigelow managed to fit 12 years of history into a mere two hours and thirty-something minutes, and well, in fact.
One of my favorite actresses, Jessica Chastain took up the role of Maya, the intelligent, yet aloof, C.I.A. agent. Chastain was definitely a wise choice for this role. I don't think I could have seen anyone else in her place. One of the greatest scenes involved Maya yelling at one of her bosses on the operation, in which she demands the team give her what she needs to complete her mission or she would bring him to court. You also see her desperation as she lays on her floor, crying, after her friend was killed in the midst of a suicidal bombing.
This movie is obviously not for everyone. There are some pretty gruesome scenes that involve torture. These scenes were necessary in my opinion, for the story to be told. This was not a fuzzy and feel-good movie, because it was not intended to be.
Zero Dark Thirty is definitely on my list of favorite movies. This riveting film leaves the viewer on the edge of their seat, even though they already know how it ends.