Sunday, February 10, 2013

Zero Dark Thirty

Kill UBL. That is the mission. I was amused that some people thought UBL was a mistake, but it's really Usama Bin Laden (alternative spelling). Regardless, the movie was a fairly decent depiction of the struggles and intrigue involved in the hunt. That includes the enhanced interrogation techniques, Black Sites and the ultimate deployment of the SEAL team.

Overall the show's rather visceral, and avoids gratuitous violence in a way that makes the sporadic violence presented all the more poignant. I think the pacing is brilliant, and that makes for a satisfying movie experience. I'd recommend it with a healthy 7.5/10.

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