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Release Date:
30 January 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
The world's most private detective.Plot:
The world's greatest detective Daryl Zero aided by his associate Steve Arlo investigates a complex and mysterious case of blackmail and missing keys for shady tycoon Gregory Stark who is less than forthcoming about what is really happening! full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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Add All About Steve to the List of Punful Movie Titles (From Huffington Post. 3 September 2009, 3:41 PM, PDT)
Jake Kasdan to Direct Sony's Bad Teacher Comedy
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It's a groovy effect more (145 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Bill Pullman | ... | Daryl Zero |
 | Ben Stiller | ... | Steve Arlo |
 | Ryan O'Neal | ... | Gregory Stark |
 | Kim Dickens | ... | Gloria Sullivan |
 | Angela Featherstone | ... | Jess |
 | Hugh Ross | ... | Bill |
 | Sarah DeVincentis | ... | Daisy |
 | Matt O'Toole | ... | Kragan Vincent |
| Michele Mariana | ... | Maid |
| Robert Katims | ... | Gerald Auerbach |
| Tyrone Henry | ... | Staffer #1 |
| Aleta Barthell | ... | Staffer #2 |
| Tapp Watkins | ... | Firefighter |
| Wendy Westerwelle | ... | Motel Clerk |
| Lauren Hasson | ... | Little Kid |
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Rated R for language.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 | Norway:15 (TV rating) | Germany:12 | Netherlands:16 (video premiere) | Portugal:M/12 (video premiere) | UK:15 | USA:R | Argentina:16 | Singapore:PG | Australia:MFun Stuff
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The blackmailer uses a computer running OpenStep (NeXT OS) to type the blackmail letter. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Arlo and Stark drive to the restaurant, they pass a Safeway store twice within a few seconds. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Steve Arlo: It's an uncompromising standard of his practice. He never meets any of his clients. He doesn't speak with them, or, for that matter, communicate in any direct fashion. That's his policy. But I am his sole representative and he is my only employer; and as such...
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Zero Effect (1998) is a great debut for Jake Kasdan. I noticed this movie on the shelf of my local Blockbuster and I decided to give it a try. Boy, am I glad that I did! I won't talk about the plot because you should see the film without knowing anything about it. It turns out better that way.
The acting is superb. Bill Pullman is funny, freaky, and sympathetic as the extremely odd yet brilliant Daryl Zero. Once he's on the screen it's impossible to look away. Ben Stiller is hilarious as the conflicted assistant Steve Arlo. These two actors drive the movie, along with the great script. The other actors do exceptional performances, but Pullman is easily the best. Jake Kasdan is a great director/writer.
I really like how you don't know the significance of the title until the very last line in the movie. It's a groovy effect. So, people, see this movie. Hardly a boring scene in sight and a fantastic story. I give Zero Effect an 8 out of 10.