Run Time: 149 min
Gone Girl is a new drama/mystery/thriller film
directed by David Fincher and based off the 2012 Gillian Flynn novel of the
same name. Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike star while Neil Patrick Harris and
Tyler Perry are featured in supporting roles. Even though I never got a chance
to read the book, I must say I was extremely excited for this movie. I had
heard nothing but overwhelmingly positive reviews, plus David Fincher is one of
my absolute favorite directors. Some of his most famous works such as Se7en,
Fight Club, The Social Network and The Curious Case of
Benjamin Button are amongst my all time favorite movies. With his most
recent film being 2011’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, I was really
looking forward to seeing what he would bring to the table this time around. I
can now say that Gone Girl exceeded all of my lofty expectations and is
right up there with my personal favorite David Fincher films.
Gone Girl is a complex, detailed film that is
fueled by a string of signature David Fincher plot twists all throughout.
Having said that, I will keep my summary somewhat brief to avoid any spoilers
and allow you to fully experience this unique film in its entirety. On the day
of his fifth wedding anniversary, a man named Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports
that his wife Amy (Rosamund Pike) has gone missing. What follows is a constant
pressure felt by Nick from police forces and the media alike. His eventual
lies, deceit and overall strange behavior begin to change the public’s opinion.
Before he knows it, the rest of the world and us as an audience keeps
considering the dark idea that Nick Dunne actually killed his wife.
Overall, I had a great time with Gone Girl despite
its rather lengthy two and a half hour runtime. It managed to keep me fully
interested for every minute largely due to the intrigue and mystery of the
story combined with the seemingly endless string of unexpected plot twists and
dark humor. Furthermore, Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike turned in outstanding
performances in their lead roles. I would not recommend this movie to everybody
simply due to its very dark subject matter and occasional graphic images, but
if that doesn't bother you, you must see Gone Girl; David Fincher has
managed to craft yet another masterpiece.
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