Probably Fincher’s zeitgeistiest film, this initially misunderstood but now modern classic traverses effortlessly between popular and cult realms as its unflinching takedown of capitalism and consumerism is marked by a thick, poisoned air of existential malaise.
An existential crisis plagues a professional hitman after a job gone wrong in Fincher’s serviceable genre exercise, shot in his trademark methodical style that mirrors his protagonist’s attention to process.
Hard to deny that this is Fincher’s magnum opus—this extraordinary crime procedural based on the unsolved Zodiac killings of the late 1960s is surely one of the most chillingly suspenseful films from the 2000s decade.
Despite Fincher’s highly-calibrated craft and an excellent performance by Gary Oldman, this is way too dense and dull an ode to Old Hollywood to even be considered remotely compelling.
Fincher’s now-classic ‘90s take on the grisly investigative crime movie is engrossing, well-made, and may well chill you to the bone.
Continue reading →An ambitious if poorly-paced film that struggles to sustain for long stretches despite the incredible technical wizardry on show.
Continue reading →Not just a high watermark in Fincher’s career, this film captures the zeitgeist of 21st century communications.
Continue reading →It may be an imperfect re-envisioning of the best-selling novel, but Fincher shows why he is one of the most technically-gifted filmmakers of his generation.
Continue reading →Clinically precise in its execution, this mystery-thriller grips you and plays you like a game.
Continue reading →Darkly comic, twisted, even creepy, Fincher’s latest grips you by the throat.
Eternality Tan 