The Zero Theorem

| Release Date: September 19, 2014

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 60 Ratings

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JE61Oct 24, 2014

Quirky and philosophical, The Zero Theorem follows in the idiom of many of Mr. Gilliam's previous films. There is an intense discomfort with technology and the alienation of modern life where the search for meaning reveals only more profoundQuirky and philosophical, The Zero Theorem follows in the idiom of many of Mr. Gilliam's previous films. There is an intense discomfort with technology and the alienation of modern life where the search for meaning reveals only more profound layers of ambiguity. This is a harrowing examination of the paradoxes of love, faith in the face of the inexorable chaos of human life. You'll dig The Zero Theorem if you are at peace with living in doubt. If you need to feel reassured that everything will ultimately comfortably resolved, you will need to look for it somewhere else… Expand

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StaticSpineNov 13, 2014

This movie is a huge allusion on our modern society and our place in it. At first The Zero Theorem seems like a bright and quirky mess, but later you can just start seeing yourself in Christoph Waltz's characters: you do not get why shouldThis movie is a huge allusion on our modern society and our place in it. At first The Zero Theorem seems like a bright and quirky mess, but later you can just start seeing yourself in Christoph Waltz's characters: you do not get why should you go to the office to work, you feel like your life has no meaning, you have lost contatc with other people and along with that you just forget that you still have a life to live and enjoy. I can't understand why the score is so low.… Expand

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SatiricalewokNov 7, 2014

This is Gilliam unleashed, and it is quite the visual spectacle, however at times it lacks a certain cohesiveness amongst the chaos, putting it below his best works like Brazil and 12 Monkeys, but it is still a massively enjoyable film with aThis is Gilliam unleashed, and it is quite the visual spectacle, however at times it lacks a certain cohesiveness amongst the chaos, putting it below his best works like Brazil and 12 Monkeys, but it is still a massively enjoyable film with a superb central performance from Christoph Waltz.… Expand

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frankrog29Sep 25, 2014

The main criticism of The Zero Theorem seems to be that it lacks a plot, or that the plot is poorly developed. This complaint just demonstrates that movie viewers want a canned, straightforward, easily explained plot, and they shut down ifThe main criticism of The Zero Theorem seems to be that it lacks a plot, or that the plot is poorly developed. This complaint just demonstrates that movie viewers want a canned, straightforward, easily explained plot, and they shut down if they don't get one. The thing is, this movie does have a plot, it's just loosely structured and never fully explained. With this film, Mr. Gilliam wants to challenge the viewer and make him or her guess what's really happening. I for one love to be challenged by movies that leave the story open to interpretation. The Zero Theorem is not Mr. Gilliam's best work. However, like the director's other movies, this movie is ingenious and really fun to watch. Mr. Gilliam is still a cinematic master so go out and see The Zero Theorem!… Expand

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RabidprimateJan 17, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A cynical retelling of a good part of Douglas Adams Life the universe and Everything. Instead of deep thought taking millions of years to find the answer to everything the protagonist has been tasked with finding if everything we do is for nothing. A good movie that may not go where you were looking for it to go but to where it wants you to go. If you are a Gilliam fan or want a movie with a darker Douglas Adams feel i would deff put this on the to watch list.… Expand

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MercentOct 12, 2014

'Why would you want to prove all is for nothing?' This quote from the movie pretty much sums it up. Don't read any reviews, including this one, and since you are now reading it, you have failed to fullfil the imperative. So in the same way,'Why would you want to prove all is for nothing?' This quote from the movie pretty much sums it up. Don't read any reviews, including this one, and since you are now reading it, you have failed to fullfil the imperative. So in the same way, when you watch the film to find what is the meaning of life, the fact that you are watching a Gilliam film makes it so you will not find any, since Gilliam will always kindle warm fuzzies in your heart at first but leave a void in your guts after.… Expand

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Yury_VorobyovFeb 1, 2015

This film is living proof that almost every individual is idiot by measure of current state of science (look how much critics did not even understand its meaning).

If you don't know basics like group theory, differential geometry, partialThis film is living proof that almost every individual is idiot by measure of current state of science (look how much critics did not even understand its meaning).

If you don't know basics like group theory, differential geometry, partial differential equations, variational calculus and some more, you are just casual and useless. Main hero is not casual. Most humans don't even understand how it hurts to be genius. By definition genius is someone who transferred his own tragedy into science light. This is most pure transfusion of all.

After all, ask Grisha Perelman about what is to be first of all minds.… Expand

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BikerjamesMay 26, 2015

With Terry Gilliam's films it's all about the ride, not necessarily the destination. Christoph Waltz gives his usual stellar performance, and the acting throughout is excellent, but my favorite performance in the film is by Mélanie Thierry.With Terry Gilliam's films it's all about the ride, not necessarily the destination. Christoph Waltz gives his usual stellar performance, and the acting throughout is excellent, but my favorite performance in the film is by Mélanie Thierry. If you've seen his other films, especially Brazil, you will have a sense of Deja Vu, as Mr. Gilliam seems obsessed with finding the meaning of life. Visually striking and always interesting. Recommended… Expand

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