Zodiac (Director's Cut)

Advantages: Stars Jake Gylanhaal brilliant actor, As good as Fight Club & Seven
Disadvantages: Twists in film not as unpredictable as in Seven but still good

...The acting in this film is brilliant Jake Gylanhaal is awsome as usual Mark Ruffalo is really good also the director david fincher has done a brilliant job this film is just as compelling and thrilling as his other two master pieces seven and fight club. The story of the film is exciting and gets you thinking the twists in the film are good, they are obviously not as good twists as in films such as fight club because Zodiac is based on a true story and actual events however we are left guessing throughout the film. We know that the Zodiac was never officially caught but we are left with a pretty certain opinion of who he was and when you see the film you will realise this. We also never knew why the Zodiac carried out these killings, because the film is based on a true story and because the Zodiac was never officially caught this makes... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Great Cast, Well Acted, Beautifully Shot
Disadvantages: A bit slow in places

...such as 300 as well as a teaser for a forthcoming directors cut of the film. Apart from that there's a making of which runs for over twenty minutes and gives a good account of how the film came about and what it's intentions were. In reference to the directors cut, it's already available in the US and should you be looking to buy the film then that's the version worth getting hold of. With a host of commentaries plus extensive documentaries on the film and real life case it sounds like another rewarding package. - Finally - Zodiac is a great film and will certainly be best appreciated by those who like to see a well constructed examination of crime.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Intense, realistic and some good performances
Disadvantages: It is quite long

...think "Zodiac" works so well, as none of them seem want to steal the show from anyone else. One of the noticeable things that "Zodiac" has is atmosphere and it is no surprise when you realise that the director of the film is David Fincher, a man who previously directed films such as Se7en, Panic Room and The Game. Fincher manages to not only take us back to the 60s and 70s but also create an atmosphere of suspense. At times he may drag things out slightly too long for my own liking, but for the most he hits the nail on the head. Personally I liked the way he worked the characters rather than the action and for me was the reason why the film was so compelling. Where I do feel he may have alienated some audiences is to have not put in the level of suspense where something like a phone ringing in a silent room will make you jump, but then I... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful