Gone Girl

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First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
Watched With: Tyler, Jordan, Amberly

David Fincher's latest is a delightful thriller, a simple pulpy drama with all the twists and turns you could hope for that is immensely elevated by virtue of a master working at the top of his game, stunning turns from the cast and a neat display of technical and artistic prowess. I can see this same story being made into a really average daytime tv movie. And it would still be a fun watch, but with this team involved it just makes it really sing.

As you'd expect from anything Fincher adapts, the story has a pretty scathing and cynical world view, this time focusing on the horrors of married life. It's a grim and amusing look at the institution and despite the long running time is completely captivating, from the subtly off-kilter opening titles to the quietly unnerving closing frames.

And for some reason everything Neil Patrick Harris does in the film made me giggle.

Really fun story coupled with amazing cast and technical artistry equals a great cinematic experience. Go check it out! Probably not a good date movie.