Stoutor
It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.
Taraparain
Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.
Fleur
Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.
Cristal
The movie really just wants to entertain people.
Jann Larsen
Original language: English Distributor: Atlantic Released: 17 September 2013 Reviewed by:Jann Kalf Larsen Belvis Bash (Lex Lvovsky) is a rock musician who dresses like Johnny Cash and performs with Elvis Presley's music. But his career is not running exactly on track. So when Gen. Hickory (Mark Metcalf) from the U.S. military offers Belvis to take to Afghanistan to play his music, he strikes. Good enough salary is nothing to boast of, but he expects to be able to perform for the U.S. troops in the country and thus boost his career. In Afghanistan must Belvis, however, note that he instead should be a small part of a larger, American cultural events in the war-torn country. The idea is that Americans with music, theater and humor to win the local Afghans hearts .journey to Afghanistan does have a windfall gain . For he meets namely childhood in May Summer (Noel Britton), which helps major Hickory to stack the shows on the legs. The two resumes fast friendship from school years.Belvis learn to turn quickly to the cultural effort not far successful or accepted, among the Afghan population. On the contrary, the performances seem to have the opposite effect.Disapproval of the ensemble due in no small stand-up comedian Samuel Stilman (Corey Feldman). Stilman seems neither to own situational awareness or respect for others, and uses his performances to offend the Afghans and their religion at the coarsest. Some Afghan extremists quickly get enough of Stilman and kidnaps him. As Stilman at the time, along with Belvis and May, they also abducted . Instead of executing the Americans, they are held as hostages , while the kidnappers are trying to get ransom to finance a continuing struggle against the imperialists. It succeeds, however, the odd trio to escape. trio flees on camel and donkey in the desert - with the Afghan fanatics in heels.But during the escape must Belvis true that there has been a deeper meaning with Style Mans madness ... There is absolutely nothing politically correct about Zero Dark Dirty . Far from it, which is very unusual for an American film. There is racism and religionsfornærmelser in a steady stream of large parts of the film.But when you just come over almost automatically cringe, you will see that it is not such a bad thing. ForZero Dark Dirty sheep namely facing serious issues such as xenophobia , prejudice and religious fanaticism by exhibiting it at the very worst way. The American self-importance gets himself a tremendous blow. First half of the film represents not really too good as Zero Dark Dirty here most of all seems like a poor excuse to fire a strip plate and condescending jokes of. Tilgengæld liven things up tremendously in the last half. It is as if the team behind decides to go " all in ". Not only discover suddenly that there is indeed a story , but also that it is a reasonably good story. You have also seen the actors unfold and give themselves fully . And it leaves a good impression. Particularly Corey Feldman in the role of the mildly infuriating Samuel Stilman that has a hidden agenda , is very convincing. But Mark Metcalf in the role of Major makes a good figure.Zero Dark Dirty holds in many ways it all.There is love and war . Faith and betrayal.fanaticism and apathy . And then dry the film take a step back and look inward, which definitely pulls up in my report. film is by no means what it purports . Although it is a comedy, there are plenty of earnest and deep thoughts entangled in humor. It is a difficult balancing act , but apart from a long, hard start, succeed actually really good.And it's more than liberating to Zero Dark Dirty going very far, never to be politically correct .
TaVork
Zero Dark Dirty is the kind of film that's like biting into a soft-caramel filled chocolate when you were expecting simply chocolate (provided you like caramel, if you don't insert whatever candy-filling is your favorite). It has the feel of a classic Hope & Crosby "Road to..." movie, but several strange, unexpected elements turn it into a unique viewing experience. It's romantic comedy and political satire, action/adventure and rock & roll musical. You wouldn't think any of these would mesh, but they manage to create a lighthearted and, at times, intensely powerful feature. Lex Lvovsky and Noel Britton nail their starring performances among a star-studded, eclectic cast with such faces as Corey Feldman, The Iron Sheik, Mark Metcalf, Frank Stallone, Daniel Baldwin, and Larry Thomas (the Soup Nazi in an emotionally impacting scene). If you like your Johnny Cash laced with a little Elvis and good-old-fashioned American pride, Zero Dark Dirty is the film for you!
whoapeaceman
With a title like it has you might think you know exactly what you're getting into, but I was surprised at what I ended up seeing. Far from a simple spoof, it actually takes (somewhat) seriously the issues of terrorism and foreign occupation. What sets it apart, though, is that it does this while maintaining a level of near-pure goofiness. A movie that has a prominent role for the Iron Sheik isn't taking itself too seriously, and with this movie I think the silliness is it's biggest strength. Corey Feldman rules in this one. It's a great role and he steals the show in my opinion. From beginning to end he chews up the screen, and the movie is worth watching for his performance alone. The movie has its issues. Some side stories detract from the main plot and a few gags fall flat. But to me the unique tone, consistent laughs, and Feldman's performance make this one a lot of fun. Recommended.
Tressa Kaye (tressakaye)
This movie is more than it lets on. You don't fully understand it till you get to the end. You also can't explain it without giving away what makes this movie so unique and worth seeing. It has war, religion, a love story, betrayal, and even a spy in disguise. Despite the way the trailer is set up, it's a completely relevant movie to the times we live in. They mask in humor a relevant and valid point.Operation Belvis Bash is a lighthearted laugh ending with a satisfying punch line. While it may have it's dark political humor, the overshadowing truth is evident. Without having to get too deeply into the storyline and give away all the unique twists and turns this movie takes you on... here's my take on it.This is a well thought out, well acted out movie. The acting is so much better than it appears in the short clips available. Corey does exceptionally well, he far exceeds what the trailer shows. Walid Amini is an excellent actor, I expect I'll be seeing him in a lot of stuff in the future. Some of the love story was a little cheesy now and again, but isn't it OK to be a little hokey when in love? While it may look like a typical comedy fluff piece according to the trailer. Something that was half baked and not wholly concocted. The plot finalization of this movie is what makes its genius. I can understand where the over sensitive would find some of the humor off-putting, the plot finalization brings exactly that into focus. It is a film worth seeing if you get the chance to see it. I'm pretty sure the only reason they aren't showing it on major venues is because they are afraid of rubbing people the wrong way. Which is the ENTIRE point of this whole movie. Also it is the reason it should be seen. If you can demand it at your local theater, tweet @ them, leave messages on their facebook wall. (Hey! It will only cost you the price of a movie ticket.) This movie is more than a political jab, more than a religious jab, and even more than the jab you give to the rib cage to the guy sitting next to you as you jerk with laughter