Zig Zag (US)
One`s Good. One`s Bad. An Innocent Boy Is Caught In The Middle
Certificate: R
Running Time: 101 mins
Retail Price: $24.95
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Wesley Snipes portrays the drug-addicted "Fletcher" in this gripping urban odyssey about the struggle of a young man who goes by the name of Zig Zag. The abusive Fletcher, in debt to the mob and fearing for his life, forces his son to start paying rent or threatens he`ll end up on the street. Desperate and afraid, Zig Zag steals from the safe at his low-paying job. But his plan backfires and when he comes under attack, he turns to his only friend Dan Singer (John Leguizamo). But Dean is unable to protect him and everyone suspects him. Now, Zig Zag must come up with a way to clear his name before he loses what little he has.
Special Features:
Commentary with Screenwriter/Director
Director and Cast Filmographies
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 English
Subtitle Tracks:
English
Spanish
CC: English
Directed By:
David S. Goyer
Written By:
David S. Goyer
Landon J. Napoleon
Starring:
Oliver Platt
Natasha Lyonne
Sherman Augustus
Wesley Snipes
John Leguizamo
Sam Jones III
Casting By:
Ronnie Yeskel
Richard Hicks
Soundtrack By:
Grant Lee Phillips
Herman Beeftink
Director of Photography:
James L. Carter
Editor:
Conrad Smart
Costume Designer:
Susan L. Bertram
Production Designer:
Philip Toolin
Producer:
Andrew Stevens
Alison Semenza
Elie Samaha
James A. Holt
Executive Producer:
Tracee Stanley
Distributor:
Columbia / Tristar
Your Opinions and Comments
A touching little movie that goes to show that you don`t need famous actors to make a good movie.
The movie tells the story of a 15 year-old black boy (beautifully played by Sam Jones) who`s a bit slow, and about his daily life - an abusive father, a rotten boss and one good friend.
The video transfer is good. There are no compression signs at all, but the picture lacks some detail, occasionally.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is good. There`s very little usage of the surrounds, but the dialog is always clear.
The menus are partially animated with music.
The disk offers no extras at all.
Bottom line - a nice little movie that will undoubtedly mark the beginning of Sam Jones` career.