A hairless, uncharacteristically uncharismatic Christoph Waltz plays a brilliant cubicle jockey tasked with working on a mathematical proof that, well, nothing really matters. This cluttered Sci-Fi confection is the kind of colorful, kinetic dystopian vision that director Terry Gilliam (Brazil) does so well, but though this is being sold as existential angst, it’s got a recycled feel, and the clutter mainly serves to distract from the dullness of the story and its take on digital alienation. The repetitious in-jokes are not funny, the characters are not likable, and the whole thing is too, um, theoretical. Japanese title: Zero no Mirai. (106 min)
Don Morton
Don Morton has viewed some 6,000 movies, frequently awake. A bachelor and avid cyclist, he currently divides his time between Tokyo and a high-tech 4WD super-camper somewhere in North America.You may also like

Japanese Wine: Chasing the Phantom Wine in Hokkaido
How Takahiko Soga has redefined Japanese winemaking in Yoichi
Where to Study in Tokyo? Top Study Hubs With Inspiring Architecture
Modern and chic public libraries across the city
Tokyo International Beauty Salon for Everyone
All services- from braids to massages
Elana Jade
Health, wellbeing and beauty at this tranquil and friendly Azabu Juban salon
To Leslie
The limits of control
ACiD presents: THE BEACH
Kick off summer in style with Tokyo’s newest urban beach party
The Best Donuts in Tokyo 2024
Our guide to the city’s best edible halos