Zig Zag

Starring:Stacey Martino, Hugh B. Holub, David Starzyk, Andrei Gradov, Doug Mears
Director: Anatoly Niman
Studio: Bci Eclipse Llc
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Not at all what it could have been.
Your Eyes Will Zig-Zag Open
disturbing look at a little boy's life
A peek into the dysfunctional life of one young boy....
And the Oscar goes to...Sam Jones III...ZigZag!!!!!

Zig Zag
Starring: John Leguizamo , Wesley Snipes , Oliver Platt , Natasha Lyonne , and Luke Goss
Director: David S. Goyer
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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Release Date: 2002-07-09

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Not at all what it could have been........2007-01-26

ZigZag (David S. Goyer, 2002)

Somewhere in the guts of ZigZag is an awe-inspiring movie waiting to get out. Goyer is a brilliant writer (Dark City, Batman Begins); however, his directorial skills need a bit of polishing. (He followed this up with Blade: Trinity. Now, you tell me if this was a fluke.)

ZigZag (Smallville's Sam Jones III) is an autistic fifteen-year-old. He has a job as a dishwasher working for the Toad (Oliver Platt) and lives with his drug-addicted, abusive father (Wesley Snipes). His only friend is Singer (John Leguizamo), a social worker. ZigZag's father hits him up for a large sum of money he owes a loanshark, and the resourceful ZigZag steals it from his boss' safe, which puts Detective Hawke (Sherman Augustus, recently seen in Thr3e) on his trail, while the Toad's convinced it's one of the wait staff. ZigZag feels guilty and wants to return the money, so he and Singer try to devise a way to get it back from his father while appeasing the loanshark, Cadillac Tom (Blade II's Luke Goss).

There's a lot going on in this movie, and Goyer's script gives all of its various facets ample time to work. He's assembled a strong cast with which to deliver it, as well, and all of them perform at their usual levels. Put a really talented director on this and it would probably have been a smash, but Goyer took the helm himself. While he may end up distinguishing himself with projects he hasn't made yet, his first two films make a strong argument that as far as his directorial skills are concerned, there's little place for Goyer to go but up. A lot of the really strong lines in the movie are badly timed, the cuts are often choppy, and the whole often straddles the line between a treat and a chore to watch. Unfortunately, it slips its toes over that line once too often for it to be the movie it could have been. ** ½

Your Eyes Will Zig-Zag Open.......2005-01-03

I loved this movie from the first time I viewed it. I only wish it would have gotten the recognition it deserved. Too many people have probably missed out on this great flick, and I was lucky to have had it catch my eye at a video store one day. I'm glad I took a chance on it. Granted, it has some raunchy parts and it was disturbing at times, but through all this comes a pretty good story with some touching and insightful moments. It is a film that is well worth a watch and you will not be bored with it. It's intense, powerful and moving.

We enter the world of a autistic 15 year-old boy who goes by the name of "Zig Zag" (played fantastically by Sam Jones III). He is a young man who deals with life by talking in his head most of the time and "hiding his thoughts where nobody else can see them." Even those with disabilities have their strong areas, and Zig Zag's strength is memorizing numbers. It is an eye-opening look into how he views the world.

Wesley Snipes plays a sensational role as David "Fletcher," Zig Zag's angry, fast-talking, abusive, drug thug of a father. Desperate for drug cash, Fletcher threatens to kick Zig Zag out on the street if he does not pay him the apartment rent. A scared Zig Zag takes off to his part-time job where he works as a restaurant dishwasher for his booze-chugging, cigar-smoking, prostitute-craving, arrogant boss they call "Toad" (played nicely by Oliver Platt). Though the workers in the kitchen tease Zig Zag and Toad thinks Zig Zag is a bit dumb, Toad actually has a feeling that Zig Zag is not as dumb as he seems; especially when he catches Zig Zag staring at him as he is opening the safe in his office.

After Zig Zag breaks into Toad's safe and steals all the money, he brings it back to his father who greedily snatches the cash from him and tells him to bring back more. Enter Zig Zag's cancer-stricken "Big Brother" Dean Singer (a magnificant performance by John Leguizamo). After Singer finds out that Zig Zag stole money from Toad, he becomes determined to find a way to help Zig Zag get through the mess he's created and keep him out of harm and trouble; from his father, his boss and the authorities. In the meantime, an investigation is getting underway as to who stole the money from the safe.

While Zig Zag stays with Singer, they enjoy the pleasures of friendship from guitar music, to taking goofy pictures of one another, to chowing on fast food. Zig Zag is free to watch morning cartoons with his cereal and Singer gets the chore of teaching Zig Zag about the birds and the bees. But through all their times of friendship, they must find a way to return the money back secretley to the safe. It is a journey that leads them to a strip joint called the "Monkey Cage," (which involves an intense meeting between Singer and "Monkey Cage" owner, "Cadillac" Tom played by Luke Goss), a plan of action as to how Zig Zag will survive grilling by the investigators, and a heated confrontation with Fletcher.

Along the way, Zig Zag meets up with a kind hearted prostitute named Jenna (played nicely by Natasha Lyonne)who takes Zig Zag under her wing and takes him to a diner for some waffles and a very moving conversation. Later on, Jenna ends up taking care of Zig Zag while Singer is away, and they end up getting caught in a thrilling situation with Fletcher. Jenna is also there to lend support when Singer's cancer gets the best of him and he ends up in the hospital after collapsing. Unfortunately, Singer eventually passes away, but not before an intense conclusion to their problem unfolds.

"Zig Zag" is superb and the acting is very realistic. It's a story about friendship, trust, and getting through the tough times in life through the eyes of a young kid with disabilities. This was a very enjoyable and interesting movie; I bought it not long after I rented it, and I'm now pleased to own it for myself. If you like action-drama that is moving, keeps you on the edge of your seat and your eyes glued to the screen, and you don't mind some raunchy parts, I'd definitely check it out. You won't be disappointed.

disturbing look at a little boy's life.......2003-12-15

Sam Jones III, plays Louis Fletcher(or ZigZag), he's this boy with problems, one being that he has an abusive father, played by Wesley Snipes(havent's seen Snipes this badassed, but its not in a good way). ZigZag has a job and he works for Oliver Platt, or the Toad(bastard in this movie) and then ZigZag steals money from his vault and tells Singer(John Lequizamo who is absolutely great) who is diagnosed with cancer. so ZigZag is spiraled into a world of tricks and he's trying to fit in the world and Singer is rying to help him. written by David S. Goyer(writer of Blade and Blad II) you can note that Snipes plays Blade in both of them and also the an who plays Cadilacc Tom(Luke Goss), the owner of the strip club, played Jared Nomak in Blade II. some disturbing moments but also a good drama and you feel for this boy. other actors: Abraham Benrubi, Natasha Lyonne,Sherman Augustus, Miguel Nunez, Michael Greyeyes and Elizabeth Pena

A peek into the dysfunctional life of one young boy...........2003-01-13

Louis (Sam Jones III) aka ZigZag is a 15 year-old autistic boy, who lives with this physically-abusive, and drug-addicted father, Fletcher (Wesley Snipes--Blade, Blade 2, Passenger 57, Jungle Fever). He works a low-paying job washing dishes at a local diner, where he is often ridiculed by the alcoholic manager, Mr Walters aka "The Toad" (Oliver Platt--Don't Say A Word, Liberty Stand Still) with racial epithets and remarks about his condition in general. His only friend is Dean Singer (John Leguizamo,--Carlito's Way, Empire,) who acts as a Big Brother to ZigZag, despite his illness. When ZigZag's father (who is also in debt to the Mob) threatens that ZigZag needs to give him $200 for the rent or he is homeless (ZigZag understands this as "two-zero-zero-"), ZigZag devises a plan to steal some money from the safe at work to give to his father. ZigZag steals the money, (all $9,241 of it) and gives it to his father--who takes ALL the money, leaving Zig with nothing. Soon an investigation starts, and Zig doesn't know what is going to happen to himself. Singer's condition worsens when he collapses at the job. He wakes up at the hospital to find that his testicular cancer has spread to his lungs and stomach, and he only has months to live. Zig is once again left to fend for himself. Zig meets a prostitute named Jenna, (Natasha Lyonne--American Pie 1 and 2) who takes pity on him, and they form a friendship. I won't give away the whole story or the ending, but this is one movie that you won't want to miss. Brilliant acting was done by Jones, Snipes, Leguizamo, Platt, and Lyonne.

And the Oscar goes to...Sam Jones III...ZigZag!!!!!.......2002-11-03

ZIGZAG is the story of an autistic 15-year-old boy named ZigZag, spelled with two big Z's and two little G's (Sam Jones III) who steals money from his boss (Oliver Platt) to provide rent for his abusive father (Wesley Snipes), who uses the money to repay a loan shark (Luke Goss).
Writer David S. Goyer most known for his dark superhero films, ... succeeds with this little drama which in a way is also about a superhero, only this superhero is a 15 year old autistic child.
Young actor Sam Jones III absolutely made me fall in love with ZigZag. .. While I know he won't even be considered come Oscar time he should be the winner. Watch out for this kid. He can truly act. John Leguizamo (MOULIN ROUGE; COLLATERAL DAMAGE), who usually comes off rather annoying to me, also shines as Singer, the big brother character of ZigZag.. The chemistry between Leguizamo and Jones is brilliant and lights up the screen.
The other performances make stnd out as well. Oliver Platt (THE THREE MUSKETEERS; LIBERTY STANDS STILL) revels in a wonderfully rich and funny supporting role. Natasha Lyonne (AMERICAN PIE 1 and 2) delivers a rich performance as a hooker with a heart and Wesley Snipes (LIBERTY STANDS STILL; BLADE) casts is beleivable as a crack-addicted abusive father. .. He knows how to act and what he's doing. But when it's all said and done, its Sam Jones III who is the heart and soul of the film, and ultimately why we care to see it unfold.

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Interesting Content Ruined By A Disorganized Series Of Episodes.

Zig Zag / Flash Fire (Double Features)
Starring: Tom Skerritt , Ian Gilmour , Giselle Morgan , Shane Porteous , and Ray Barrett
Director: Quentin Masters
Manufacturer: Brentwood Home Video
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Interesting Content Ruined By A Disorganized Series Of Episodes........2006-03-24

Additionally titled BURNING MAN and FLASH FIRE for its various releases, this Australian made film, shot in New South Wales is problematic for its producers from its outset due to several personality conflicts and extended shooting time that prematurely uses up its allocated budget, and although the storyline is at times nicely detailed, below standard post-production finishing and overmuch cutting jettisons the affair. Tom Skerritt plays as Howard Anderson, an American entrepreneur with a "passion for building" who is in process of erecting a tourist hotel in the Blue Mountains region, all the while unaware that his business partner, Julian Fane (Guy Doleman) has insured the incomplete structure for ten million dollars, far more than its actual worth, and plans its destruction as corollary to normal summer brush fires in order to collect a handsome sum through fraud. In line with this illicit scheme, Fane arranges for an arsonist to perform the incendiary deed, a young man who also happens to be the boyfriend of Anderson's daughter, and due to the future resort's being in the midst of a critical fire hazard sector (one of the many unexplained elements of the screenplay) Julian has every expectation that his dastardly design will come about without serious hindrance. As the local insurance firm victimized by the crime is majority owned by Fane, the policy's naturally skeptical underwriters, Lloyd's of London, deploy senior investigator George Engels (James Mason) to probe into the nature of the felony, made more sinister because of the death, possibly a homicide, of an insurance investigator (Wendy Hughes) who, in following clues was apparently coming close to the cause of the arson. The setting for the film is the week before Christmas, capstone of summer in the Antipodes, a dramatic background, but the links within the story are not smoothly compounded, resulting in the presentation of events that are rather difficult for a viewer to follow, a problem heightened by erratic editing, the mentioned heavy cutting, and poor sound and picture quality. Skerritt's semi-comatose and droning style is fatally invalidated by this dim sound processing but Mason is very effective, as ever, and enjoys the best dialogue with Hughes impressive as the too early written-out investigator; Doleman wins acting laurels with his performance as the malevolent Julian Fane.

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Zig Zag

Manufacturer: Digital Multimedia Limited
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ASIN: B000HGW4PQ

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A Web of Greed..Corruption and Murder. In this fast paced thriller Marti, the wife of a prominent American attorney, and Dmitri, a Moscow Cop, are unwittingly thrown into a web of greed and corruption. Betrayal, mistaken identity, conspiracy and murder.

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5 stars for Zig Zag!
no "blade" or "dark city"...

Zig Zag
Starring: Stacey Martino , Hugh B. Holub , David Starzyk , Andrei Gradov , and Doug Mears
Director: Anatoly Niman
Manufacturer: Bci Eclipse Llc
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5 stars for Zig Zag!.......2003-06-14

I have to admit this was a very good movie. I wasn't expecting this movie to do much as it is rated 1 star! This is the kind of movie I look for "TOTALLY UNDERRATED"! You fall in love with the boy, "Zig Zag" and I was impressed with the characters in this movie and the roles each actor played! A very realistic view of parental drug abuse and neglect/abuse by the abuser. Its tragic effects which transcend from the abusive father toward the innocent young man, "Zig Zag"!I was extremely suprised by the sound quality and the acting was very good! I had never heard of this movie, Zig Zag, and was ever so entertained by the story!! I paid [very little] for it and was extremely happy, I just couldn't understand why I had not ever heard of it! Zig Zag 5 stars from me!! Its a KEEPER

no "blade" or "dark city"..........2003-05-21

ZigZag has two things going for it. First of all, the character ZigZag was autistic yet I don't remember anyone ever using any words to describe his condition. For once it gives the audience some credit, allowing them to diagnose the character's situation on our own while also proving that the lead actor (in his first acting role) and the director (in his first role as director, he wrote Blade, Blade 2 and Dark City) were extremely effective. Second would be the nasty Cajun boss played by Oliver Platt. And I know exactly who to credit this role to, the WRITER. His lines were perfectly constructed, defining his character quite well, while also adding dark humor to a pretty sappy picture. And sadly enough, the rest of ZigZag is quite sappy. I guess "feel good movies" just ain't for me. And its all been done before in "made for TV" melodramas (especially those found on ABC and Lifetime). The stereotypical abusive drug addict father, the dying "big brother," and of course the prostitute female friend. We pretty much know from the beginning who will die, who will get arrested and who lives happily ever after.

Georges Retrecit - Les Aventures de Zig-Zag/Bon Anniversaire Papa

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Georges Retrecit - Les Aventures de Zig-Zag/Bon Anniversaire Papa

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-Les Aventures de Zig-Zag -Bon Anniversaire Papa

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Zig Zag Digital Multimedia
Starring: Zig Zag Digital Multimedia
Manufacturer: Timeless Multimedia Ent
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Release Date: 2000-06-27

Merv's Upholstery Instructional Collection, DVDs

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Merv's Upholstery Instructional Collection, DVDs

Manufacturer: Merv's How to Instructional videos/books
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Upholstery, Sewing, Cushions, Training
Instruction, Tufting, Springs, Buttons,
Stripe-Line-up, Foam, Jute Webbing, Zig Zag Spring
Channels, Kick Pleats, Box Pleats
Platform Rocker, Recliner, Uph Tng, Uph,

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This collection of Merv's Upholstery consists of 6 Differen Dvds which are designed to play in all Countries, with a flat shipping rate of $10.00 & shipped by Global Priority Mail.

The six videos are

Merv's Upholstery Training 2 DVDs each 3 hrs long.

Merv's Upholstery Secrets 1 2 hr DVD

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Re-Upholstering Cureved Backed Bar Stools & Water Fall Seats.

Basic Operating Principles, Preventive Maintenance of Consew 206 RB Series Sewing Machine

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