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DAY ZERO is not amusing or entertaining. It's a very intense film about what may happen in the not-too-distant future if the war in the Middle East escalates and the draft is reinstated. It follows three men who have gotten their draft notices. They must report in 30 days. How will they react? Elijah Wood delivers a sympathetic performance as a neurotic writer. He is afraid, not so much of being killed, but that he won't measure up...that he will be physically unable to handle the rigors of the military and/or will be disliked by his fellow soldiers. Another character, a lawyer, claims to be a conscientious objector, but the truth is he doesn't want to leave his wife and his high-paying job. He considers various ways to get out of the military, including mutilating himself or having a gay affair, but proves too cowardly to follow through on his plans. The third man is a working-class cab driver who strongly believes it is his obligation to serve --- until he meets the right girl. Who eventually reports for duty --- and who doesn't --- may surprise you, and the film manages to present both sides without actually TAKING sides. This is a great film for a college class; not the right choice for a date night unless you want to spend your time talking about the movie instead of cuddling.Read full review
Thought I was back in the 1960s. Brought back many memories how I could get out of being drafted. Vietnam SUCKED that bad. Of course the year I turned 18 tmy draft number was 12. I was going to drafted for sure. All this is in the movie. Never heard of any of the actors but they were all really good. Couple faces I remembered but not names. Very real life . If your a young kid watch this and say a prayer they never bring the draft back. Of course if they did bring it back the world would more than likely be close to being finished. Very real life the more I talk about I like it more and more. Get this movie you will enjoy it.
the movie was okay it had 'froto' in and a couple of other 'b' or 'c' grade stars in it its one of those movies that could of been very good but it seemed to edited and just not right characters were a little anoying i suggest you spend no more than $5 on it used 10 new thats all i paid used wasnt anything worth keeping ...but i did watch it, the whole thing to so it wasnt that bad like balls of fury which SUCKED
came fast and nicely packed !! ty
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i love the story but the ending kinda sucks but still a great movie i love watching elijah wood he did a great job in this movie
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