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Monitor Weekly digital edition. Of course, being a human, she can have flaws, but not in a manner that looks jarring on screen.
What bothered me was the way she handled the situation, which was not in line with the mood of the dramatic setting or her own persona at large. Another bone of contention for many people is the oft-talked about torture sequences. Yes, there is an implicit suggestion that torture can be an effective way of getting information. Of course, it could be effective, but there are two sides to that argument as well.
To omit it would have been whitewashing history. And then there are other complications. Like the stereotypical representation of Pakistanis, the way they dress and a factual error that they commonly speak Arabic. But only Maya is confident Bin Laden is where she says he is. The greatest manhunt in history. Drama History Thriller War. Rated R for strong violence including brutal disturbing images, and for language.
Did you know Edit. Trivia The movie was originally about the unsuccessful decade-long manhunt for Osama bin Laden. The screenplay was completely re-written after bin Laden was killed. Goofs During the raid on Osama bin Laden 's compound, some neighboring houses are shown with lights going on in different rooms as the neighbors become aware of the activity in the compound.
In Mark Owen's book, "No Easy Day" and also in the reports on the raid from the New York Times, all the electricity in the neighborhood had been cut a short time before the start of the raid. We also wish to acknowledge and honor the many extraordinary military and intelligence professionals and first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Connections Featured in Chelsea Lately: Episode 6. User reviews Review. Top review.
High quality little action and realistic depiction of the hunt for Bin Laden. It's not an action flick, it's a thriller. It takes her almost 10 years, a little waterboarding, a couple of dead colleagues and a lot of arguing with her superiors, but she manages to follow the lead all the way to the now famous raid in Abbottabad.
It's a very captivating film even with its minutes runtime , and the big raid at the end is quite intense and realistic. That said, Bigelow's previous 'The Hurt Locker' was even better. But it's close! As for the controversy whether the film is 'pro-torture propaganda' or not: it shows what likely happened. A very unpleasant sight for Americans, sure, but that's no reason to leave it out. Whether or not 'OBL' would've been caught without the use of torture is speculation that has no place in this movie it's a depiction of events, not a moral study.
But given the America's options in government- potential it seems a luxury Americans no longer have. DopamineNL Dec 17, FAQ Do you know, there was a tune copied in this movie from Telugu Movie Leader? What is 'Zero Dark Thirty' about?
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