Day Zero (2007)

The military draft is back. Three best friends are drafted and given 30 days to report for duty. In that time they're forced to confront everything they believe about courage, duty, love, ... See full summary »

Director:

Bryan Gunnar Cole

Writer:

Robert Malkani

Stars:

Elijah Wood, Chris Klein, Jon Bernthal

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elijah Wood	...	Feller
Chris Klein	...	Rifkin
Jon Bernthal	...	Dixon
Ginnifer Goodwin	...	Molly
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)

Storyline

The military draft is back. Three best friends are drafted and given 30 days to report for duty. In that time they're forced to confront everything they believe about courage, duty, love, friendship and honor. If called to serve, what would you do?

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Plot Keywords:

duty | courage | friend | honor | military draft | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 April 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dia Zero

Filming Locations:

Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$13,800 (USA) (18 January 2008)

Gross:

$13,800 (USA) (18 January 2008)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Indalo Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White (archive footage)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Aaron has his head completely shaved, but too soon afterward, he has more hair growth than he should have had.

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Connections

References Joanna's Angels (2005)

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Soundtracks

"When Johnny Comes Marching Home"
Traditional
Original verse lyrics written by Joe Hutchinson
Performed by HUTCH aka Joe Hutchinson

User Reviews

This movie is a study of human nature and relationships

I was fortunate enough to be a the 4-29-07 NYC premiere screening of Day Zero, starring Elijah Wood, Jon Bernthal and Chris Klein. The story is about the turmoil created in the lives of these men after they receive a draft notice.

Wood is Aaron Feller, a sensitive, troubled, young writer, frightened by life's challenges, who decides he needs to explore more of what life has to offer but ends up, instead, releasing some inner demons. Klein is George Rifkin, a married, successful attorney with a politically connected father, who might get his notice quashed. Unfortunately, Rifkin misdirects his rage and lashes out at the wrong persons. Bernthal is Dixon, a take charge kind of guy whether he's being a Prince Charming to a pubescent neighbor or Savior to his friends. You get the sense he's always been totally in control of his life but surprisingly finds himself falling in love and for the first time must struggle with his choices.

I didn't know what to expect going in but I enjoyed the movie quite a lot and felt all three actors had good chemistry as well as some great scenes together. There were some light moments but this is a serious and compelling drama.