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Parents need to know that Troop Zero is an unconventional comedy in which a familiar underdog story turns out fresh and original. Set in 1977 Georgia, it follows young Christmas Flint (McKenna Grace), a quirky, space-loving girl who's coping with the death of her mom just as the United States is preparing to launch two Voyager spacecraft carrying records of sounds of life on Earth.
- Bert & Bertie
- Renee Schonfeld
- Amazon
- The Universe Through A Child’S Eyes
- “I’m Here!”
- Troop Zero: Filmmaking at Its Sweetest
In the opening of the film, young Christmas Flint is staring up at the night sky and speaking to her departed mother as well as any extraterrestrials that may be listening. The shots show her face, full of wide-eyed wonder, and huge infinite shots of the stars above. This poignant moment in the film grounds us to our thematic foundation: The univer...
In the film and culture sphere, we do a lot of blustering about representation in film. The discourse goes back and forth over whether or not there is enough diversity, the right diversity, representation that makes a difference, and representation that doesn’t pass muster. Never did I expect for Troop Zero to deliver such a solid commentary on the...
Troop Zero is taken to greater heights by the strength of its cast. Viola Davis is a standout and is absolutely arresting. Allison Janney channels a little bit of that sweet tea sass we know from her performance in The Help to create the perfect foil. Jim Gaffigan‘s role, while small, is subtly and perfectly executed as the gentle father who will d...
Jan 17, 2020 · The young girl works hard to make others feel included and fights for her dreams, as well as the dreams of those around her. She is intelligent, kind and forgiving. Joseph, a fellow Birdie Scout, is a loyal, kind friend who believes in Christmas and stands up for her, as well as the entire Birdie Scout troop.
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Jan. 16, 2020 7:31 AM PT. Though we’ve yet to be graced with a David Bowie biopic set to the late artist’s music, “Troop Zero” overtly invokes the spirit of the patron saint of weirdos ...
Jan 27, 2019 · Read our full Troop Zero review from Sundance. ... The story follows a classic sports movie formula as our young heroes form an unruly team, complete a series of challenges to qualify for the ...
Jan 15, 2020 · Movie Review – Troop Zero (2020) January 15, 2020 by Matt Donato. Troop Zero. 2020. Directed by Bert & Bertie. Starring Mckenna Grace, Viola Davis, Jim Gaffigan, Allison Janney, Charlie Shotwell ...
Jan 16, 2020 · The troop chemistry is tender and Davis shines in her compassionate, albeit familiar, role as a maternal figure and rational voice. “Troop Zero” may not radically subvert expectations, or ...
