Zero Dark Thirty
A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L.s Team 6 in May 2011.
Numi reviewed
September 11, 2025•
Zero Dark Thirty (2012), directed by Kathryn Bigelow, is a tense and meticulously crafted thriller that chronicles the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden. Anchored by Jessica Chastain’s riveting performance as CIA analyst Maya, the film blends procedural intensity with moral ambiguity, sparking debate over its depiction of torture and counterterrorism tactics. Critics praised its precision, realism, and narrative clarity, with a Metascore of 95 indicating universal acclaim. Despite controversy, Zero Dark Thirty remains a powerful and provocative entry in the Fictional Military genre. Rating: 4.5/5.