Z for Zachariah

  • 2015


MOVIE IS complicated intriguing apocalyptic uncertain different
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78 % Certified Fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 61
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 3.5/5
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2.8
This makes for a pointed contemporary allegory, perhaps, but its just about the least interesting way imaginable to explore the end of the world, and .. Av Club
1.5
Doesnt feel like Zobels old films; also doesnt feel like something new. Indie Wire
3.5
Even as the storys increased tension weakens its subtleties, Zobels sensitive handling of the emotional tone throughout grounds the film with an overa .. Indie Wire
4.0
And by the time the films understated, unsettling conclusion does roll around, with enough force to send you reeling, youll find yourself both agonize .. We Got This Covered
3.0
Did the movie version really require the wholesale addition of Captain Kirk Chris Pine, as a swarthy traveler, turns the happy duo into a tense threes .. Time Out
4.5
This uncomfortable romantic triangle drives the slim story and, unfortunately, Zobel doesnt execute every delicate plot twist with authority. Screen Daily
4.5
Z for Zachariah doesnt hinge on melodramatic betrayals or intense standoffs. Collider
3.5
The movie is a slow go, much of its running time spent on building stuff, creating a design for living.But theres a hell of a sting in its tail. Vulture
3.4
While Nissar Modis script provides both Ejiofor and Robbie with stretches of silence that let them wordlessly convey their characters inner thoughts a .. Paste Magazine
3.1
Details like this are way too Hollywood, and they take you out of the story just when you should be immersed in it most deeply. Rogerebert
3.9
As a result, Z for Zachariah is occasionally too dreary for its own good. IGN
3.5
Great interactions and performances are only a few of the outer joys in Z for Zachariah, but the deeper symbolism is and added pleasure in this film. The Young Folks
4.0
Rather than the dread and terror coming from an impending zombie onslaught or a disaster, its the characters who allow the tension to rise. Cinema Blend
4.5
Like Silverman, Jason Segel has the benefit of breaking out of his mold with a Sundance film. Ny Daily News
3.5
REVIEW: Z FOR ZACHARIAH may have the trappings of a genre film, but at its core it is a straight morality tale not all that different from director Cr .. JoBlo
3.5
Z for Zachariah uses its post apocalyptic backdrop to craft a compelling and moody character study. Screen Rant
3.8
Instead, this postapocalyptic parable offers a muddier and far more satisfying picture of their entanglement. The Globe And Mail
3.8
They deserve time to get to know each other.Good thing all they have is time. Philly
4.0
In this drama, most of America has been destroyed by a nuclear holocaust except for a paradisiacal valley sequestered in the mountains. Spirituality And Practice
4.5
In that sense, its a daring picture.At the very least, it suggests youre really sunk if you consider yourself superior to wonder. Village Voice
2.5
But the script skips past deeper debates and doesnt deliver much in the line of fireworks for the love triangle. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
10 1 5 / 10 To appreciate Z for Zachariah requires an enormous commitment of patience from the viewer. Blu Ray
3.8
Zobel directs this and similar scenes with quiet grace this is not a flashy movie, by any means, though that doesnt stop it from being compelling. Eric Ds Nider
3.8
Not so fast.Sex is on the table, but Loomis doesnt want to rush it. Rolling Stone
3.0
This is no scene or collective.These artists have reached their limit in all directions, back into traditions and forward into uncertain futures. Pop Matters
4.0
Contemplating our doom doesnt seem like a bad idea when its done this skillfully. The Wrap
2.5
The moment is all the more memorable for how evanescent it proves to be. Film Journal
4.5
Brooding, slow burn drama is more about the murkiness of human nature than sci fi action. Az Central
3.5
Still, Zobel and Modi have crafted a thoughtful narrative about the experience of navigating and attempting to accommodate others personalities. Slate
3.5
Susan Grangers review of Z for Zachariah (Lionsgate/Roadside Attractions) This post apocalyptic survival tale revolves around the last three people le .. Susang Ranger
3.8
But the movies efforts to zoom in on its characters and forgo sci fi cliches are admirable and efficient. Common Sense Media
1.9
The emasculation that drives the plot in the end will ultimately take Loomis to church, and its delivered with a casual understanding that his fall wo .. Slant Magazine
3.8
The acting is strong, with Robbie and Ejiofor turning in performances that feel powerfully authentic, even in moments of ethical confusion. Maybe espe .. Washington Post
3.5
Z for Zachariah may not be the most eventful post apocalyptic drama, but its grip is strong and sure. The New York Times
3.5
A smart and snappy script from Nissan Modi adds layers to its characters throughout, keeping the viewer engaged as it moves to something of a foregone .. The Film Stage
3.1
More in Movies: Digging for Fire depicts new parents doubting it all Women take the wheel in Learning to Drive Meru offers a mountain high Exploring l .. Boston Globe
3.0
Their inevitable love triangle is a somewhat disappointing use of the post apocalyptic setting, but director Craig Zobel and screenwriter Nissar Modi .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.0
Adapted by Nissar Modi from the posthumously published novel by YA author Robert C. OBrien, the film boasts a trio of thoughtfully considered performa .. Los Angeles Times
2.0
But the curtain stays drawn, and whatever deeper meaning Zobel hopes to impart remains just out of reach. Variety
4.0
Its sci fi cinema of the best sort, relevant and smart and filled with great performances and important themes. Forbes
3.8
Set in an Appalachian valley that has somehow escaped the fallout from a nuclear disaster more than a year before, Ann Burden (Robbie) figures she is .. The Star
3.5
No matter which pair ends up repopulating the planet, theyll leave good looking descendants, and the actors are all coming off career highs. Oregon Live
4.0
Post apocalyptic settings are commonplace these days, but few such movies are as quiet, thoughtful and free of CGI as Craig Zobels Z For Zachariah. Now Toronto
2.5
But unfortunately, the final product fails to realize its full potential. Deseret News
3.5
The trailer makes it seem a lot more like a thriller than I think it is, but its still an intriguing and emotional journey with some fine performances .. Ner Dist
2.5
The ambiguous and unexplained final minutes essentially amount to a giant shrug that leaves the audience walking out of the theater wondering what the .. New York Post
1.9
Director Craig Zobel shocked Sundance with the provocative Compliance three years ago, but the beautifully shot (in New Zealand) Z for Zachariah is a .. New York Post
3.5
This daringly spare film, directed by Craig Zobel from a fine screenplay by Nissar Modi, doesnt dwell on the calamitous past. Wsj
4.5
As a result, Z for Zachariah is occasionally too dreary for its own good. Ign
3.0
The climax proves a bit slippery, but the buildup and aftermath are sure footed and steady. Sandiego Reader
3.8
Its not a particularly mainstream film, but its certainly one that will appeal to the arthouse crowd who appreciates character based storytelling. ComingSoon
3.0
It wraps things up right when its heading somewhere fascinating and useful. Metro New York
4.5
But what they say, and dont say, carries plenty of weight.Z for Zachariah is a film of ideas, but those ideas never overpower the people its about. Flavor Wire
3.3
The final act leaves one unsure if the film understands its own implications with regards to these themes, but it doesnt take the easy way out. Under The Radar Mag
2.5
Despite a relatively refreshing approach to this kind of narrative, theres something irksome about it that creeps in from time to time. Movie Mezzanine
4.0
Zobels film is more myth than anything else.Suffused with light and scored orchestrally, almost like an epic, it wants to reimagine the story of mans .. Movie Mezzanine
3.5
Its half religious allegory and half moral exercise, with a slow, measured pace that will test some viewers patience. Lainey Gossip
1.5
Z for Zachariah is post apocalyptic claptrap.A promising concept is trampled by filmmakers, trying vainly to be inventive. Tony Mack
4.0
Z For Zachariah remains an intriguing addition to the post apocalyptic love triangle sub genre; admittedly a narrow realm. National Post
3.5
Z for Zachariah is a story that takes it time unfolding, currently a rare pleasure at the movies. Toronto Sun
2.5
But the re imagining just served to take the air out of the whole thing.Why not leave the book alone and cast accordingly Theepoch Times
4.0
All three performances are exceptional, especially Robbie, who commands the screen, expressing such maturity and confidence as a performer. Blog Bullz Eye
2.8
The chief flaw here is that Z FOR ZACHARIAH wants to give us food for thought, but the filmmakers aim to provide both character study and mystery, not .. Assignment X
1.5
Zobels Compliance was ultimately unrealistic, too, but its story was gripping even as it got ridiculous.This film is ridiculous from the start. Washington City Paper
3.5
Its well acted and beautifully shot and the storytelling restraint of director Craig Zobel allows us to fill in the gaps with our own observations and .. Stream On Demand At Home
3.1
Indeed, those expecting zombies or aliens or hunger games to enter the equation will be sorely disappointed. The Film File
3.0
While the book was in the format of a diary, the film is a coherent third person story that manages to wring every bit of drama out of the fairly simp .. Iol Co Za
3.8
Robbie, Ejiofor, and Pine are fantastic, each delivering outstanding performances in a film thats quiet with a slow build. Showbiz Junkies
3.5
The film version of Z for Zachariah feels like a psychological reworking of Genesis, infused with vitality thanks to a pitch perfect cast that makes t .. City Beat
4.5
This complicated and multifaceted tale is not only intriguing, but thought provoking. Daily Journal
3.1
Its one thing to be understated in approaching the end of the world as a cinematic subject; its another thing for it to feel that virtually nothing ha .. City Weekly
2.5
And while director Craig Zobel and screenwriter Nissan Modis Z for Zachariah film adaptation takes liberties with the source material, at its best it, .. Nashville Scene
3.0
The plot also has a meandering quality that places it in a precarious position unique to an adaptation; an awkward middle ground between the abstracti .. Four Three Film
4.0
Instead of a scoundrel, Tanner defies social norms and old fashioned traditions in hopes of leading the way to a better world. Movies About
3.8
Ejiofor is a truly soulful actor, while Pine is engaging and goofy as Captain Kirk in the revamped Star Trek franchise. Sandiego Union Tribune
4.4
A vaguely detailed apocalypse (possibly nuclear war, as radiation is a big concern) has wiped out seemingly all life on earth.But in an idyllic valley .. Madison Movie



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