Walker integrates stranger-on-the-street testimony to further her general vibe of ignorance, thus pinpointing the true target of an agitated doc--our own blithe apathy.
Some points are driven home over and over again and that repetition robs the doc of a bit of its power, but overall Countdown to Zero is effective and frightening.
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The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeFore
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeFore
Convincingly argued and extremely polished, it has theatrical potential for auds whose reservoir of worry about humanity's future hasn't already run dry.
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Variety
Variety
A politically urgent picture, it will also literally scare the breath out of what will certainly be a worldwide audience.
Walker has something important to say with Countdown To Zero, but if this movie were standing on a doorstep with a petition, most reasonable people would sign it quickly and send it on its way, rather than inviting it in to chat.
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Village Voice
Village Voice
This is another well-intentioned but preaching-to-the-choir doc, and boring as well.