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Movie Review: Zero Effect

This was a nice little move - not great, not spectacular, but very enjoyable. I watched it because of Ben Stiller's presence, although his role was relatively understated here. But the other actors did a good job with the main storyline, involving private detectives, blackmail, murder, and working out in health clubs. I enjoyed the themes about what you give up to try to be the best at something, the importance of learning new things even if it isn't part of "your nature", and the non-traditional ending. The movie wasn't as funny as I expected, but I still am glad Tivo held onto it long enough for me to watch it.