ZigZag

About This Movie

ZigZag (1997) has this gritty, offbeat vibe that really sticks with you. I mean, it’s not every day you see a story about two down-and-out folks, Jacob and Sierra, who think kidnapping the governor’s daughter is their ticket out of poverty. The pacing is a bit erratic, which somehow adds to the tension, especially when Maria's father witnesses everything and then crashes his car. The stakes feel real, and the practical effects in some of the action scenes—while not flashy—have a raw quality that makes it feel grounded. The performances are a mixed bag, but there's something charmingly earnest about them. It’s a film that tries to explore desperation and consequences in a way that feels oddly relatable despite its absurd premise.

Kidnapping plot with a twistUneven pacing adds to tensionRaw practical effects stand out