‘Zero Dark Thirty’: Five Reasons To See Jessica Chastain’s CIA Thriller

William Earl — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:01:28 +0000

This war movie profiles a bold government agent who is determined to kill Osama bin Laden. See why YOU should check out this amazing new film!

Zero Dark Thirty is an action movie where the strategy inside conference rooms is as heart-stopping as chase scenes through the streets of Pakistan. Jessica Chastain plays Maya, a hard-headed and brilliant CIA agent who spends nearly a decade trying to locate Osama bin Laden, and the U.S. Navy SEAL operation that finally results in his death. Read HollywoodLife.com‘s top reasons to check out this astonishing real-life thriller!

1) Jessica is incredible!

We’ve loved her passion in previous films, but the actress is destined for Oscar glory with this powerful new role. Maya’s military genius is only matched by her determination to catch Osama, and you’ll be astounded with the grit Jessica displays in every scene.

2) Kathryn Bigelow has directed her finest film yet!

Zero Dark Thirty is even more powerful than Kathryn’s previous war effort, 2008′s The Hurt Locker. She has firmly established herself as one of the finest war film directors ever — an accomplishment made even more impressive considering the difficulty women have making a name for themselves in the genre.

3) The ending is breathtaking!

As engaging as Maya’s planning is, one of the most thrilling sections of the film is the Navy SEAL mission to kill Osama. Even though everyone knows the eventual outcome, you will be on the edge of your seat waiting to see what obstacles hinder the team as they explore the palace housing the world’s most notorious terrorist.

4) There are plenty of thought-provoking moments!

The film opens with a shocking depiction of witness interrogation, complete with waterboarding and sexual intimidation. But what is most unsettling is how these aggressive tactics actually work to get information and thwart destructive action. You will rethink everything you know about the CIA and counter-terrorism protocol.

5) The attention to detail is outstanding!

Zero Dark Thirty juggles multiple languages, crisscrosses the globe and manages a massive cast in order to tell the tale. You will be amazed at how this massive undertaking moves at the pace of an adventure movie, while keeping the procedural elements intact.

Zero Dark Thirty opens in limited release on Dec. 19 — will YOU go see it, HollywoodLifers?

WATCH: Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty Official Trailer!

– William Earl

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Jessica Chastain Intrigued By Hunt For Osama Bin Laden

Hollywood Life Staff — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:00:22 +0000

Jessica has arrived in Hollywood! Keep reading to find out what’s in store for the stunner this year!

2011 was a big year for Jessica Chastain. Not only did the fiery red head receive Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA and Academy Award nominations for her supporting role in The Help, but she was also deemed one of the year’s biggest breakout stars for her seven other roles.

This summer, the classic beauty is starring in the Prohibition gangster drama Lawless, then debuts on Broadway in The Heiress.

But the role that’s bound to get everyone talking is her lead in Zero Dark Thirty, an action-thriller, chronicling the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader, Osama bin Laden.

“The characters are fantastic and there’s so much about what that hunt for bin Laden was that I had no idea,” Jessica explains. “There were many surprises in it!”