Zero Point
Zero Point

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Zero Point

2014
Movie
114 min
Estonian

Sensitive and restless Johannes is accepted to an elite school in Tallinn and expects life to go uphill. Instead, he becomes the victim of mental abuse by his classmates. In search of recognition, he goes to his old Lasnamäe friends, who spend their time doing drugs, hanging around, and partying, rather than focusing on schoolwork. At home, Johannes must deal with his mother’s deteriorating mental health. As the tension grows, he finds himself at zero point, where he must completely reset his life to build it up from scratch.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Daniel ThomsenGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A lone astronaut, Dr. Aris Thorne, on a mission to investigate a mysterious anomaly near Jupiter, finds himself in a desperate fight for survival. As the anomaly grows and begins to affect his ship, Thorne must confront his own sanity and the terrifying possibilities of what lies beyond human comprehension. The mission quickly transforms from scientific exploration into a race against time to prevent an unknown entity from reaching Earth.

Critical Reception

Zero Point received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often pointing to its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters, despite some acknowledging its atmospheric tension and visual effects within its budget. Audience responses were similarly divided, with some appreciating the attempt at a cerebral sci-fi thriller while others found it slow-paced and confusing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at a suspenseful sci-fi narrative.

  • Criticized for its unoriginality and reliance on common sci-fi tropes.

  • Visuals were noted as a positive aspect given the film's apparent budget.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in New Mexico, with efforts made to utilize the state's diverse landscapes to create the feeling of being in deep space.

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Zero Point is an Estonian coming of age tale about a high school student with a schizophrenic mother. The protagonist, Johannes, who bears a passing resemblance to Matt Damon, transfers to a new high school where every woman is beautiful - ...