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- 2006
- Magic Lamp Releasing
- 1 h 11 m
- 2006
- Magic Lamp Releasing
- 1 h 11 m
Summary A nameless detective, still mourning the loss of his wife, investigates a mysterious death in a Buddhist temple, but his logical, left-brained crime-solving skills are useless in the intuitive, non-linear world of Zen. (Zenmovie, LLC)
Directed By: Marc Rosenbush
Written By: Marc Rosenbush
- 2006
- Magic Lamp Releasing
- 1 h 11 m
- 2006
- Magic Lamp Releasing
- 1 h 11 m
Zen Noir
27
6.2
Where to Watch
Summary A nameless detective, still mourning the loss of his wife, investigates a mysterious death in a Buddhist temple, but his logical, left-brained crime-solving skills are useless in the intuitive, non-linear world of Zen. (Zenmovie, LLC)
Directed By: Marc Rosenbush
Written By: Marc Rosenbush
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 8 Critic Reviews
27
13% Positive
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25% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
63% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 8 Critic Reviews
27
13% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
25% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
63% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
A provocative, witty -- and admittedly esoteric -- experimental comedy that is serious, amusing and satisfying, in Rosenbush's words: "a Zen riddle designed more to be experienced than understood rationally."
Director Marc Rosenbush gets the absolute most he can out of his no-budget-friendly, minimalist location and a solid, if unremarkable cast.
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.
Along the way, Zen Noir commits a few crimes of its own, against noir, Buddhism and filmmaking.
Rosenbush strives for a difficult blend of spoof and sincerity with Zen Noir. In the spirit of rebirth, let's assume that the next time he makes it, it'll turn out fine.
The actors, all unprofessional with the exception of Kim Chan as the Zen master, step on each other's clipped lines so regularly that it becomes a stylistic affectation, like Mamet directing Beckett.
Great movies can make you believe in a life beyond the frame; Zen Noir can't even convince you that what you're seeing onscreen is actually happening.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 User Ratings
6.2
67% Positive
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17% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 User Ratings
6.2
67% Positive
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
17% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
17% Negative
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Production Company
Dreaming Dog Entertainment,
Zenmovie
Release Date Sep 22, 2006
Duration 1 h 11 m
Tagline Sometimes the mystery is bigger than you think
Website
http://www.zenmovie.com/
Awards
Ashland Independent Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Washington DC Independent Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Chicago Indiefest
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
