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Zero Effect (1998)

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Reviews Counted: 37 Fresh: 25  Rotten:12 Average Rating: 6.7/10
Runtime: 1 hr 56 mins
Synopsis:
When a blackmailed millionaire mislays his safety-deposit box keys, it sounds like a job for mysterious, antisocial private detective Daryl Zero, whose crack powers of deduction are strong enough to estrange him from the rest of humanity--except for his partner and "translator." But a... [More]
When a blackmailed millionaire mislays his safety-deposit box keys, it sounds like a job for mysterious, antisocial private detective Daryl Zero, whose crack powers of deduction are strong enough to estrange him from the rest of humanity--except for his partner and "translator." But a suspect in the case, a lovely paramedic, engages in a battle of wits with Zero, bringing him out of his shell and complicating the case. An engaging and disarmingly fresh first effort from Kasdan. [Less]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, Kim Dickens, Ryan O'Neal, Angela Featherstone

Director: Jake Kasdan
Producer: Jake Kasdan, Lisa Henson, Janet Yang
Screenwriter: Jake Kasdan

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Jul 14, 1998

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A strong debut, and a very fun movie.

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05/26/06 03:17 AM
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04/09/05 04:02 AM
Robin Clifford
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Daryl Zero is a movie character for the ages.

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04/04/05 05:54 PM
David Cornelius
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A hidden gem.

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02/25/05 05:08 PM
Mike McGranaghan
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A charmingly off-center little film with intriguing plot twists and engaging characters.

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08/22/03 05:03 PM
Carol Cling
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Awesome mystery with quirky characters and great twists.

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08/13/03 01:29 AM
Fred Topel
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An inspired and off-kilter crime caper that wears its infectious quirkiness like a badge of honor

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Not only is it hilarious, but it's a damn good detective story that has fun toying around with all the tired old conventions of the detective story

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