The Zero Theorem

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Dead L Zero must equal 100%! Waltz is outstanding. Love the cinema photography. It's a journey through depression and obsession. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/07/25 Full Review Stephen L Terry Gilliam’s The Zero Theorem is a film brimming with visual ambition and existential weight, yet it never fully coalesces into the masterpiece it aspires to be. Set in a hyper-stylized dystopia, the film follows Christoph Waltz’s reclusive, socially stunted protagonist, Qohen Leth, as he attempts to solve a mathematical equation that may prove life’s meaning—or lack thereof. Like Brazil before it, Gilliam crafts a world that is both visually overwhelming and thematically dense, but where Brazil thrived in its satirical coherence, The Zero Theorem struggles under the weight of its own ideas. The production design is dazzling, and Waltz delivers a committed performance, but the film’s narrative feels both meandering and overly familiar. It raises grand questions about purpose, technology, and the void of human existence, yet never delivers the cathartic insight one might hope for. At times intriguing, at times frustrating, The Zero Theorem is a quintessential Gilliam film—unmistakably creative but lacking the cohesion that makes his best work truly shine. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review Andrew H Severely underrated thought provoking intelligent film that is quite enjoyable Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/25 Full Review Jeremy _ Terry Gilliam does such a good job here contrasting We's struggle to mentally survive in a world of hollow pleasures, blinking lights, loud noises, pointless tasks. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/19/24 Full Review Alec B It benefits from a narrowed focus (we see just enough of the futuristic world to get a sense of how it's suffocating the characters) and a strong performance by Waltz. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/10/23 Full Review Anonymous B One of Gilliam's worst films. That still doesn't make it garbage, but do yourself a favor and pick another of his to watch. I'd only watch this if you're already a fan of his aesthetic. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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