Zero

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Zero

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Apr 2025

1h 23m

Mystery & Thriller

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Two seemingly innocent American men wake up in the streets of Dakar, Senegal, with bombs strapped to their chests. Following the orders of a mysterious voice in their cell phones, they will run a desperate race against time that will set a whole country on fire and, inadvertently, plunge them into a quest for a deeper meaning to their lives.

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Adam Nayman

Sight & Sound

Nov 4

Zero is too weightless to be truly profound, but its depiction of an African country buckling under the combined weight of internal divisions and foreign intervention still resonates; Herbulot is one to watch as he keeps hurtling forward.

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

Jul 23

4/5

Set in Senegal’s capital Dakar, this action thriller is so strikingly shot, so propulsively edited and so confident in its tonal shifts that by the end viewers are likely to feel enervated and stunned, but in a good way.

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

Apr 11

2.5/4

This is an admirable effort, an action thriller that somehow feels both familiar and fresh at the same time.

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Justin Bower

Loud and Clear Reviews

Jul 21

3.5/5

Zero is enthralling when it’s not too familiar, and is enjoyable for anyone seeking an intense story that rejects subtlety to make its points abundantly clear.

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Daniel Gorman

In Review Online

May 3

It’s unfortunate, then, that lightning hasn’t struck twice, as Herbulot’s new film, Zero, is as leaden as [his previous film] was sleek.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Apr 27

Zero is the title of this incoherent action film, but the word 'zero' could also describe the entertainment value of this dreadful dud. This 'race against time' movie (about two men with bombs strapped to their chests) has idiotic scenes and bad acting.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Dec 10

Zero is a frustrating film that shows brief flashes of potential but never commits to becoming anything meaningful. While it was created in 2024 and released in 2025, it feels oddly unfinished, as if the story was never fully developed before the cameras started rolling. The film makes the mistake of pausing to introduce characters in an unnatural way, dropping names instead of allowing the screenplay to organically build them through action and dialogue. That kind of storytelling breaks immersion and feels more suited to short-form content than a full-length feature. The use of a recognizable celebrity also feels misplaced and highlights the weakness of the writing rather than strengthening it. From the very beginning, the film starts off on the wrong foot, creating an immediate disconnect that never recovers. There are no standout moments, no emotional hooks, and no real tension that keeps you engaged. By the end, Zero feels empty, underdeveloped, and largely forgettable.

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Gabriel H

Jul 23

Messy but Fun. Willem Defoe definitely adds some gravitas to this overwrought thriller.

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Apr 20

This movie makes no sense. There like 5 different plot lines. It doesn’t get worse than being able to see the screenplay. Quirky innocent protagonist has a bad thing happen, freaks out, there’s a strange voice to add foreshadowing. Almost gets into trouble, realizes he has to accept. Then meets a dumb sidekick that can fight. They get high and beat some people up, run out like they are getting caught, next there’s a scene with a car that lasts for a month long. A good movie if you are bored but I probably won’t watch it again.

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Andrea I

Apr 18

Zero is the kind of thriller that keeps you guessing. It’s intense, fast-paced, and honestly pretty dark, with some sharp political commentary. Willem Dafoe’s voice-over was just perfect—he added an extra layer of intrigue. Some scenes were so suspenseful I found myself holding my breath. Definitely worth a watch.

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Two seemingly innocent American men wake up in the streets of Dakar, Senegal, with bombs strapped to their chests. Following the orders of a mysterious voice in their cell phones, they will run a desperate race against time that will set a whole country on fire and, inadvertently, plunge them into a quest for a deeper meaning to their lives.

Director: Jean Luc Herbulot
Producer: Hus Miller, Steven Adams, Paméla Diop, Gary Dourdan
Screenwriter: Jean Luc Herbulot, Hus Miller
Distributor: Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co: Lacmé, Tableland Pictures, Alta Global Media
Rating: R (Violence|Language|Drug Use)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 11, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 11, 2025
Runtime: 1h 23m

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