Movie No. 99 (2014): GONE GIRL
Gone Girl (2014)
Director: David Fincher
Cast: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris
Nick Dunne reports to the police the disappearance of his wife on the day of their fifth wedding anniversary. The media picks it up and turns the what-should-have-been-just a police matter into a frenzy, adding pressure on the police. But Nick Dunne's behavior, which is not according to what the public expects from a man whose wife is missing, makes him the prime suspect of possibly killing his wife.
Director: David Fincher
Cast: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris
Nick Dunne reports to the police the disappearance of his wife on the day of their fifth wedding anniversary. The media picks it up and turns the what-should-have-been-just a police matter into a frenzy, adding pressure on the police. But Nick Dunne's behavior, which is not according to what the public expects from a man whose wife is missing, makes him the prime suspect of possibly killing his wife.
The thrill that the movie elicits is effective despite being mechanical and, at times, manipulative. This is that type of movie that will make you finish buckets of popcorn and feel bloated in the end. It's still entertaining despite the excesses and being illogical in some instances. But, Rosamund Pike delivers a performance that's unforgettable.
Rating: 3.0/4.0
Date seen: December 25, 2014
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