Zero

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Zero

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Released Apr 11

1h 23m

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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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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

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.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 23, 2025

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

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

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 11, 2025

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Justin Bower

Loud and Clear Reviews

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.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 21, 2025

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Daniel Gorman

In Review Online

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.

May 3, 2025

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

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.

Apr 27, 2025

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

This is the sort of exercise in snarky machismo and ADD-accommodating stylistic overkill you’d normally expect to find Jason Statham bouncing around in. It’s well-crafted for what it is, but the video-game-like result feels self-congratulatory and hollow.

Apr 18, 2025

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Gabriel H

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

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Andrea I

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/18/25

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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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