Zero Dark Thirty- Fuck you Osama

Kathryn Bigelow jumps back into the Middle East for her follow-up of the Hurt Locker. This story follows the hunt for Osama bin Laden through Jessica Chastain's brilliantly played Maya, a fresh CIA recruit tasked with finding Bin Laden and other top Al-Queda members. Jason Clarke is her on the job trainer who shows her the brutal methods of interrogation to get information out of Al-Queda members. It's some of the more realistic "torture" you'll see. The whole film has a realistic feel that shouldn't be too far off from a documentary. Chastain is amazing and needs to capitalize on this role. She's too good to not be in a bunch of stuff. She checks interviews and data and compiles a target known to be Bin Laden's top courier, handing his direct messages off to other head Al-Queda members. She relentlessly follows this lead around the Middle East and even while she's back in Langley, VA. It follows the painful hierarchy she has to negotiate and her fight to get this lead followed to the bitter end. There's a lot of stars in minor roles, which I love. James Gandolfini, Pete from the League, Mack Strong, the Coach from the TV Show Friday Night Lights, and Andy from Parks & Rec (I use "star" loosely, but you'll recognize a lot of people). Lots of guys who look like terrorists do a really good job acting as well. Clarke is stellar as the head of interrogating on site in Pakistan. This movie essentially glorifies the tedious work done to lead up to capturing Al-Queda members, especially Bin Laden. It makes you want to jump into the CIA and start beating terrorists (probably just me). The raid scene is very well done, on par with parts of Act of Valor even. It's completely in the dark and just awesome. Bottom Line: 9.2 out of 10. Excellent movie throughout about an amazing topic and essentially part of our countries history. Chastain carries it SO well and there's just great story and acting throughout. It's really a must-see film if you like movies.