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Director:
Writer:
Aaron Mendelsohn (writer)
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Adam Lazarus is about to begin a new chapter in his life. more
Plot:
A novelist examines his life and ambition when his world is turned upside down by a sultry publisher. | add synopsis
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Starts off promisingly then slackens off more (2 total)

Cast

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Dylan Walsh ... Adam Lazarus

Laurel Holloman ... Jane

Penelope Ann Miller ... Cassandra

Colm Meaney ... Frank Lazarus

Justin Kirk ... Lonnie

Lee Majors ... Manatee Man
Rus Blackwell ... Victor Lazarus
Martha Solorzano ... Marta

Tyler Cravens ... Davey Sharsh
rest of cast listed alphabetically:

Jessie Alexander ... Lady Mechanic #2
Steve Anthony ... Cubicle Geek Dancer
Thomas Arnold ... Blake

Avis-Marie Barnes ... Doctor
Dale Bell ... Bill Landers
Michelle Cantwell ... Car Wash Girl

Omar Caraballo ... Officer #1 (as Omar Carballo)
Teo Castellanos ... Officer #2
Peter Paul DeLeo ... Newspaper Vendor
Tony DiTocco ... Chris
Todd Evelyn ... Boat Salesman
Debbie Howard ... Bartender

Anthony Hubert ... Jason
Jennifer Hughes ... Cubicle Geek Dancer
Mal Jones ... Hooters Customer
Wayne LeGette ... Cubicle Geek Dancer
Bryan LiPuma ... Justin
Aaron Mendelsohn ... Stage Manager
Barbie Montalvo ... Lady Mechanic #1
Margot Moreland ... Cubicle Geek Dancer
Renee Robertson ... Nurse Stella
David Salper ... Waiter
Barbara Sloan ... Laura
David Spangler ... Piano Player
Karissa Wasko ... Cheyenne
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Zero (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for language including sexual dialogue.
Runtime:
104 min
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Starts off promisingly then slackens off, 26 September 2002
7/10
Author: Shatts from Melbourne, Australia

'Chapter Zero' starts out as a promising comedy, but quickly descends into a drama. The movie seems to plod through the middle stages as our main star tries to cope with what could be a mid-life crisis at the age of 29 (turning 30).

It seems that our writer/director uses all his comedic material at the start of the film and then wonders how he can further develop his characters without the witty and funny comments. Don't get me wrong I am a fan of quality drama and comedy, however after the strong beginning I suppose I was expecting a little more.

The acting was adequate throughout and it was great to see Laurel Holloman again. I am becoming quite a fan of hers. It was also good to see the writer/director not end the movie in the predictable way and actually throw up some surprises.

I recommend this movie to people who enjoy a comedy/drama and can put up with a slow middle section. It is worth sitting through and you will get quite a few laughs. Just don't expect a laugh riot. I know I will never look at turtle wax in the same way again.

7/10



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