Directed by: David Fincher
Starring: Ben Affleck, Roasmund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris
Rating: B-
After seeing a preview for Gone Girl I thought it would be a solid and very interesting movie. I had been meaning to read the book, but I decided the movie looked good enough and there was enough positive buzz going around to make me abandon that thought and decide to just see the movie instead.
Gone Girl is a solid and very interesting movie, but I feel like it fell short of my expectations. It wasn't a transformative film. Instead it played out more like a documentary, guiding the viewer through the many twists and turns. I guess this is what I've come to know in many instances of David Fincher stories. The movie was not predictable (as I had not read the book), although I was able to decide who was responsible minutes before it was revealed. I think it was a shocker to many.
I did not like the cavalier attitude and detached manner the lead actress spoke with as narrating her journal entries. Then, I realized I wasn't supposed to necessarily like her. Good. That could have been a major point of contention, but by the end of the movie that demeanor made perfect sense.
While this movie is enjoyable, I feel I would have been better served by reading the book, contrary to my opinion upon viewing the trailer.
I guess I could just say that I am happy quality and crowd friendly movies are making a return to the theaters as this season progresses. Fall/winter is known for bringing out all of the critically acclaimed dramas that will soon make it onto award ballots.
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