Craig Hill
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Oracle of DelphiZODIAC - REVIEWS
May 15th 2007 21:22
Zodiac has had its first screenings recently and we already got several reviews to read and create our own opinion. Though if you don't see it you can't really have a valid opinion...
For you that don't know what this is about, it's based on Robert Graysmith's book about the real life notorious Zodiac, a serial killer who terrorized San Francisco with a string of seemingly random murders during the 1960s and 1970s. Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey Jr. are two of the main stars. [IMDB]
Variety finds it pretty attractive, loving the performances and simple technique it provides, like the transitions. Overall pretty mediocre, not mind-blowing but still good.
Pretty similar feelings are those of John Doe, especially pointing out the incredible atmosphere and grip it has to make the viewer present and part of the story. Here's an excerpt:
The film is an atmospheric but deliberately unglamorized recreation that hypnotises with its thoughtful staging, well drawn characters and water dripping pace. Spanning four decades yet somehow still feeling like it is a lot shorter than its 151 minute running time. There is the illusion of constant movement because of the echoing real life, crucial actions arriving with little or no warning.
Unfortunately Rotten Tomatoes feels differently about the time frame. "A long movie with lots of suspects and details but no pay-off" is their conclusion. Stating Fincher did a great job visually, the details and locations made it hard to follow.
Thankfully New York Post gives us a bright hope, giving it almost top rating, 3.5/4. Again, the acting by everyone, as well as Fincher's classic approach and appreciated touch, made it worthy every single minute.
Conclusion, Zodiac gives us stunning visuals, an interesting story and solid performances. Maybe a bit too long for some, but not for most. Go see it when it arrives to your theater cause few movies have such positive reactions each year.
Watch the trailer here.
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