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Director David Fincher (Fight Club, Se7en) creates a crime drama classic with his new film, Zodiac. Based off the real Zodiac killings that took place in the 60's and 70's, Fincher does an excellent job of putting you in this time period, while being mesmerized by the mystery behind the Zodiac. Personally, I think this is his best film to date, which speaks volumes.
Jake Gyllenhall, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey Jr. put on top caliber performances. These are the three different points of view you'll be seeing this movie from. A lot of this film plays out like a Law and Order episode, each character trying to solve the puzzle of the Zodiac. The three leads are each effected in a different way, which was very effective and extremely intriguing. I found myself rooting for these people, despite already knowing the inevitable outcome to the case. Gyllenhaal's arc brings the suspense, Downey represents the comedic elements, and Ruffalo's story examines the frustration behind the case. You get a slice of each characters unique perspective behind the unsolved murders.
The three murder scenes are wonderfully executed. Each scene felt real, creppy, and intense, highlighting the lake murder scene which was breathtakingly realistic.
I think some viewers were put off by the style of this film, expecting a horror rather than an spellbinding police procedural. I felt this style was much better than if done as a horror film. Horror films tend to lack the wit and intelligence that a terrific crime film, like this, undoubtedly posses. The script by James Vanderbilt is witty, comedic, and smart, very well written.
Zodiac was my favorite movie of 2007. I was completely wrapped up int he mystery, suspense, and drama of the Zodiac case. The ending is very creepy and captivating, itching the viewer to do his or her own investigation into this case. It works as a character study, a period piece, a suspense thriller, and a crime drama..I can't wait to see it again.
This movie is great. Of course it is not scary none of these are scary. They are tales of killers. This movies is really well done. I only wish that i had waited to watch the special edition with the interviews with the actual people on the dvd. Great watch.
A very gritty feelig movie. Very very long thats all I have to say. But this was a really good movie and went in deph with almost every aspect involving this serial killer.
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