Day Zero (2007)

User Rating:

6.0/10   

Director:

Bryan Gunnar Cole

Writer:

Robert Malkani (writer)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Drafted... 30 Days to Report For Duty. What would you do?

Plot:

The military draft is back. Three best friends are drafted and given 30 days to report for duty. In...

Plot Keywords:

Military Draft | Friendship | Gay Bar | Suicide | Anti War

Cast

Elijah Wood	...	Aaron Feller
Chris Klein	...	George Rifkin
Jon Bernthal	...	James Dixon
Ginnifer Goodwin	...	Molly Rifkin
Elisabeth Moss	...	Patricia
Ally Sheedy	...	Dr. Reynolds
Sofia Vassilieva	...	Mara
John Rothman	...	Rifkin's Father
Daniel Oreskes	...	Gus (as Daniel Orskes)
Tinashe Kajese	...	Rifkin's Secretary
Robert Hogan	...	Senior Partner (as Bob Hogan)
Adam LeFevre	...	Client (as Adam Le Fevre)
Amir Arison	...	Lawyer
Ian Kahn	...	Liberal Man at Party
Jordin Ruderman	...	Liberal Woman at Party (as Jordan Ruderman)

MPAA:

Rated R for language, sexual content, some violence and drug use.

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R | Australia:MA | Argentina:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Netherlands:16

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Indalo Productions

Movie Connections:

References Joanna's Angels (2005) (V)

Soundtrack:

When Johnny Comes Marching Home

America's at war, and three men must ask themselves: What's it good for? What's my share? A perfect study of those who share this fate given by wonderful cast and crew.

First of all, I was made aware of this movie by friends. And while I was quite an Elijah Wood fan some years ago, I must admit my expectations weren't really that high.

But then I started reading something about the plot and thought, "Hmmm, this *could* be a film worth watching." So, I got myself tickets for the Monday screening at the Tribeca Film Festival. And I don't regret it a bit! So many questions that I have asked myself many, many times were picked up by this movie. Is the war the world is fighting just? Will it help us? Will it make things worse? Why do we feel we must (not) fight? How to justify that? And by having very controversial characters as the main players, you have no problem at all seeing things from both (or rather multiple) sides. Plus, no answers are forced down your throat.

Naturally, there still is a message, but, at least to me, it wasn't, "That's not worth fighting for." but, and that's a message hardly heard, "Suffering doesn't only come from being hurt, but also from (possibly) having to hurt." All in all, I can but recommend this film. A wonderful starting point for having a discussion with your friends (and, even more so, with those you consider do *not* share your opinion on this matter!) So, 10 out of 10 is really what this movie deserves.