Day Zero
by Bryan Gunnar Cole
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Actor: Chris Klein, Elijah Wood, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jon BernthalDirector: Bryan Gunnar Cole
Brand: FIRST LOOK HOME ENTERTAINMENT
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 93 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-02-26
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: First Look Pictures
DVD Reviews of Day Zero
DVD Review: How Would Being Drafted Makes Men Feel? (Spoiler)
Summary: 3 Stars
I have given this movie 3 stars, because, although the movie had my attention. There was too much cussing for me. I don't think that a person has to cuss to get their point across.
That said, this movie was a thinker. How would men feel today, if they were drafted to go fight in a war? Better yet, how did men feel back in the day, when they were drafted to go fight a war? Poor thing, a lot of these men were scared and I wouldn't blame them. Your life is on the line. Not only that, you can die a lonely death. Meaning, you could get killed and leave behind your wife, wife/children, family and friends.
A lot of men wants to fight for their country, but for a lot of men, "The Army" is not their cup of tea.
I know that the three best friends in this movie, wasn't the only ones that have received drafted letters, but Day Zero focused on their bond.
The three friends are:
James Dixon, played by Jon Bernthal: The Taxi Driver. He came from a broken home. His wife treated his mother like dirt. Out of all three of the guys, he was the protector. He had his friends back. He even beat up guys for his friends. He was the one that wanted to go to the army. Was he scared? Yes, he was. Even more so, when it came close to going.
George Rifkin, played by Chris Klein. He was the lawyer. Came from a rich family. Married to a woman that had cancer. He didn't want to go to the army. He wanted to figure our ways to get out of it. He had his daddy call the senator to get him out. The man was even thinking about cutting his hand off or fingers off to save him from going to the army. He attempted to do it, but didn't.
LOL, then there's Aaron Feller, played by Elijah Wood. He's the writer. I have to say that Elijah is a good actor. He really played this role. He was the nerd of the group. He was scared of going to the army. He made a list of 10 things he wanted to do, before he went to the army. The anxiety has gotten to him. He kind of lost it. He was going to go to the army, but I believe the phone call to his sister, made him decide against it and caused him to kill himself. He jumped off a building. He found out that his father had a heart attack, but was doing fine and his sister basically ended the call. She didn't want to really talk to him. What happen, to where he was estranged from his family, I don't know. The movie doesn't really shed that light. But, one thing though, he had been seeing a shrink Prior to him, killing himself, I don't believe that he wrote down his number ten thing that he wanted to do, prior to going to the army. I believe, he wanted to do something, but replaced it with killing himself. It wasn't as if he had family backing him up. Family is needed.
He had me laughing in this movie. He had been going to a shrink for seven years, but didn't know how long he has been going to this female shrink. She had to let him know, how long he has been going to see her. His shrink was funny, because she wouldn't really be paying attention to him. She would be doing a puzzle, while he was just talking. I have to say, if I had to see a shrink and pay money, he or she better pay attention to me.
Poor baby, made me a laugh, when he felt that he was both skinny and fat. He also made me laugh, because he picked up a woman at a bar and took her back to his place. What was funny about it was that he used her as a shrink to talk.
So, one friend kills himself and the other two showed up at 7:00 a.m. to the drafting place. The question is, who really went to the army?
The movie ended without making that clear.
So, besides the cussing. The movie was okay.
DVD Review: I enjoyed it
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm no critic, I just go on what I like. I enjoyed watching this. I'm a fan of independent films because they often have more substance to them than blockbuster, hollywood films. This one was enjoyable to watch and still had me thinking about it afterwards.DVD Review: Ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country
Summary: 4 Stars
Day Zero takes an honest look at what would likely happen if the draft were reinstituted today. With insight from three social tiers, the creators do a good job of displaying how military service - and in large part the world - is viewed by people of different means. Without being too preachy or political, the movie nonetheless delves into a very touchy subject that is sure to spark debate in today's polarized political climate.
Three friends, George Rifkin (Chris Klein) a lawyer; Aaron Feller (Elijah Wood) an author; and James Dixon (Jon Bernthal) a cab driver, are all given their draft notice in the mail on the same day. Each must come to terms with their obligation to serve, as their daily lives, thoughts, and decisions are exposed.
George is from a wealthy family and he has done well for himself. He is obviously opposed to the draft, the war, and whatever takes him away from his oh-so-important life. It's painfully obvious that George feels that the draft is for the less-rich people, and his character is dispicably unlikable from his first utterance. Aaron, the nervous, weakling writer, is nervous from the start, shivering and whimpering like a cold, wet chihuahua. He senses he has no choice, and begins to look into how his dormant lifestyle has ill-prepared him for his future military service. Finally, James is a cab driver, and as a blue-collar worker, he is predictably gung-ho about the potential of future military service. There really is a clear indication of the feeling of entitlement and individuality that accompanies wealth, and a sense of purpose within groups that the poor often gravitate towards.
In 50+ years since WWII, it often times seems the United States has morphed from a country where many associated with JFK's aforementioned famous words, to a land faced with moral, ethical, and social decay. Whereas previous generations raised together through the same hardships engendered a shared feeling of responsibility, some may even say forming a national "family", the absence of that bond has created an odd anti-jingoism. Some of this feeling may be in response to actions perceived as actual jingoism, and some is Hollywood-influenced self-loathing, where it's cool to be anti-establishment and/or aligned with those who have grown to view patriotism as a secondary interest. It's no surprise that many revere previous generations, yet refer to current generations with epithets like "precious snowflakes". It's an indictment of the individualism of this country, where young people are more concerned with self versus the greater, national interests, and the concept of selfless devotion required in something like a victory garden would be met with derision from the apathetic, morbidly obese.
This movie does a good job of raising the questions and concerns related to a reinstated draft. Given the fact that I'm a former soldier, and that I've seen the first-hand usage of conscription in another country - with success and pride, I might add - there is no doubt that I would proudly serve again if called upon, and the questions brought up by this movie only strengthen my resolve to do so.
DVD Review: "DAY ZERO" MOVIE REVIEW BY MICHAEL ELLIANO
Summary: 4 Stars
Though provoking movie on how each of three men respond to a modern day draft. All are friends and have 30 days to report with each having new or different reasons not to want to go and some looking for a way out. This is a tough movie because as a Vet I have little sympathy for dodging a draft. None tried to do that but one thinks of it. Although this movie is very political it stays away from the actual war in Iraq, our government, and the protestors and allows each man to come to his own internal terms with being drafted. You will have something to think about after watching this. Enjoy the movie.DVD Review: An honest movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Day zero is a great movie. It is a complex, emotional and yet still honest look at a diverse group of friends and their nuanced reactions to the (hopefully unlikely) consequence of the reinstatement of the draft.
There have been a number of "911 films" made in the last couple of years and, for the most part, they either played the "conspiracy theory" card or the "our brave heros" card. This movie looks at ordinary people, doesn't take a particular political stance, and helped me imagine what it would be like to go through the experience.
I would strongly recommend this movie to just about anyone, with the very minor caveat that it is not a feel-good movie - it is a real look at a very charged situation, so watch it when you are ready to do so, but definately watch it.
Description of Day Zero
DAY ZERO stars Elijah Wood, Jon Bernthal, Chris Klein, and Ginnifer Goodwin. DAY ZERO is a timely political and personal story of three young men as the military draft is reinstated. Three best friends, George (Chris Klein) a successful lawyer, Dixon (Jon Bernthal) a tough-as-nails cab driver, and Feller (Elijah Wood) a writer with a host of insecurities, are drafted and given 30 days to report for duty. In that time they're forced to confront everything they believe about courage, duty, love, friendship and honor.General DVDs
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