Zen Noir
User Score
7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4

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  1. JudithL.
    Oct 11, 2006
    10
    I enjoyed Zen Noir. All of the actors were excellent in their rolls: Duane, Debra, Ezra and Kim.

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Metascore
27 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 5 out of 8
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Merle Bertrand
    60
    Director Marc Rosenbush gets the absolute most he can out of his no-budget-friendly, minimalist location and a solid, if unremarkable cast.
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  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Neva Chonin
    50
    The biggest mystery of all is why director Marc Rosenbush, whose background is in theater, bothered putting this story on film when it's so obviously meant for a stage.
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  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Melissa Levine
    30
    Along the way, Zen Noir commits a few crimes of its own, against noir, Buddhism and filmmaking.
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