Zig Zag
Zig Zag

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Zig Zag

2002
Movie
101 min
English

An autistic 15-year-old boy steals money from his boss to provide rent for his abusive father, who uses the money to repay a loan shark.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: David S. GoyerGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former drug dealer serving a life sentence for murder gets a chance at freedom when a mysterious lawyer offers him a deal: commit a crime for him, and he'll make the murder charges disappear. The prisoner agrees, but soon finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches higher than he ever imagined.

Critical Reception

Zig Zag received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot and inconsistent tone. While Wesley Snipes's performance was sometimes praised, the film struggled to gain traction with audiences and critics alike.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's plot is overly complicated and often difficult to follow.

  • Wesley Snipes delivers a solid performance, but it's not enough to save the film.

  • Lacks the suspense and originality expected from a thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception for Zig Zag is largely unavailable, with limited data on Google reviews.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was instead released direct-to-video in many regions.

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