Daryl Zero is a private investigator. Along with his assistant, Steve Arlo he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Though a master investigator, when he is not working, Zero doesn't know what to do with himself. He has no social skills, writes bad music, and drives Arlo crazy. In his latest case, Zero must find out who is blackmailing a rich executive, and when his client won't tell him, why..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 116 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
✓ Stars: Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, Ryan O'Neal, Kim Dickens, Angela Featherstone
✓ Director: Bill Pope, John Pearson-Denning, Janet Yang, Jake Kasdan, Jake Kasdan
The Zero Effect (1998) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Zero Effect (1998) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Zero Effect (1998) is staring with Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, Ryan O'Neal, Kim Dickens, Angela Featherstone, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Bill Pope, John Pearson-Denning, Janet Yang, Jake Kasdan, Jake Kasdan juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.