(NO spoilers in this post) Hitchcock is smiling from the grave. David Finchers #GoneGirl is the suspense thriller of the year. This is what a movie should be -- totally engrossing, gorgeous to watch and listen to, with stellar acting and an unpredictable story. The challenge after seeing it is to avoid spoilers. For that reason I cant say much. I also recommend earplugs until you do. If you liked Prisoners, youll love Gone Girl. If you didnt like Prisoners, youll love Gone Girl. Its got that same noir nailbiting tension with a much more intense, multilayered storyline. The work of twice Oscar-nominated cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth (for both The Social Network and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) is as good as it gets. The score is simply breathtaking. Credit Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, who also collaborated with Fincher on Dragon Tattoo and The Social Network (for which they won the Oscar). Gone Girls slow burn pace forces them to maintain a calm, steady quiet roar throughout. I know I mainly cover indies, and this is a Fox film, but its got indie sensibility written all over it. It probably would have been if not for the names involved. It sounds cliche and I dont say this too often -- but I cant wait to see Gone Girl again. In fact, it demands a second viewing.
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 03:32:22 +0000
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