For appearing as the lead in Kathryn Bigelow's complete historical fraud "Zero Dark Thirty", another lovesong to the CIA in the manner of Ben Affleck's "Argo". It posits the inhumane view that the grotesque torture at Guantanamo Bay was all worth it in the end because it led ultimately to the killing of Osama bin Laden. You'd have to be a moral cretin or just outright stupid to take any of that malarkey seriously.
shareYawn, it is a movie not a documentary and Chastain performed her role to perfection.
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When I watch a movie about a gritty counter terrorism expert, I can't take it seriously unless the lead is a stunning red head with flawless complexion and the body of a gym Goddess.
Makes it more believable.
She deserves an Oscar. Great actress.
So she took a job without considering how it might offend your political sensibilities. If you want us to hate her for that I think you might need a small reality check.
I do subscribe to the view that an actor who appears in a blatant piece of propaganda deserves some amount of blame for their career choices. For instance, I have refused to see any Ben Affleck film after the historical falsifications in "Argo". It's a matter of principle.
And as for the supposedly Oscar-worthy actress Jessica Chastain---I guess you must not have seen "Ava" yet.
Why did you watch Ava after shaking your head at her and ZDT? If she deserves undying contempt, why watch another movie in which she stars? What principle are you applying where Affleck's content shall no longer be consumed yet Chastain's content is still worthy? Strange.
shareI didn't have to watch Ava. A friend of mine whose opinions on movies are usually in alignment with mine told me how awful it is.
shareSo you are admit you have no actual knowledge of what you are talking about. I am not surprised.
shareReally? I don't think I've ever heard “I guess you must not have seen...” from someone who hasn't actually seen that thing either. Usually such a strong and damning review is formed first-handed. Otherwise, one in your position would say “I heard she was awful in Ava.” from the start. Still strange.
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Only terrorists hate Zero Dark Thirty!
That guy that played Hitler in that movie should be tried for crimes against humanity! What about the guys that played Trump?
I disagree.
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