Zero
Zero

Movie spotlight

Zero

2015
Movie
29 min
English

A boy and his father are emotionally and physically separated on the day earth intermittently loses gravity.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users45%
Director: Aanand L. RaiGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film follows the life of Bauua Singh, a vertically challenged but ambitious man from Meerut. He embarks on a journey to find love and fulfillment, which leads him to a NASA-bound astronaut. Their unconventional relationship faces numerous challenges as Bauua navigates his insecurities and societal perceptions.

Critical Reception

Zero received mixed reviews from critics. While Shah Rukh Khan's performance and the film's visual effects were often praised, many found the plot to be convoluted and the execution uneven. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the unique concept and emotional core, while others were disappointed by the narrative's pacing and coherence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Shah Rukh Khan's committed performance and the ambitious visual effects.

  • Criticized for a meandering and often nonsensical plot that fails to live up to its premise.

  • The emotional core and unique concept resonated with some, but many felt the execution was flawed.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's novel idea and Shah Rukh Khan's effort. However, many expressed disappointment with the screenplay's lack of clarity and direction, leading to a mixed overall reception.

Fun Fact

The film marked the first time Shah Rukh Khan played a character with dwarfism, and extensive CGI and prosthetics were used to achieve the effect.

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