Zero Contact
Zero Contact

Zero Contact

2022Movie96 minEnglish

Produced in 17 different countries entirely virtually during the 2020 global pandemic, the film follows five characters based all over the world, connected only by their devotion to the late founder and tech titan Finley Hart. Forced to work together to shut down Hart’s most secret invention, a machine that is either the solution to mankind’s problems or the end of the earth.

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IMDb3.3/10
Director: Rick DugdaleGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Five former colleagues are reunited via video conference after the death of their former employer, a reclusive tech titan. As they delve into his final project, they uncover a dangerous secret about a global conspiracy and a potential alien invasion. The group must race against time to expose the truth before it's too late, all while grappling with their own secrets and mistrust.

Critical Reception

Zero Contact received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who widely panned its convoluted plot, weak dialogue, and uninspired direction. Audience reception was also poor, with many finding the film tedious and lacking substance. It is often cited as an example of a film that struggled to find its footing and connect with viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a confusing and nonsensical plot that fails to engage.
  • Performances are largely uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.
  • Despite its ambitious themes, the execution is muddled and unsatisfying.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Zero Contact are scarce and predominantly negative, with common complaints highlighting the film's perceived lack of coherence and overall poor quality.

Fun Fact

The entire film was shot remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, with actors filming their scenes on their own devices.

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JPV852

JPV852

Snooze-inducing "thriller" filmed almost entirely via Zoom or Skype. The bulk of this I had a tough time keeping my eyes open as watching bad actors talking nonsensical crap on Zoom was just awful to sit through and it seemed at times I won...