Zodiac
Finally…. After almost three months of waiting, the movie has released over here. I think the master print of the DVD must be out.
Unlike Fight Club and Se7en, this David Fincher movie is not about thrills. This movie is based on the book by Robert Graysmith, which he wrote based on the case files, who happens to be the main protagonist in this movie played by Jake Gyllenhaal. The movie reels around three characters Paul Avery, crime reporter(Robert Downey Jr.), Dave Toschi, a police detective (Mark Ruffalo) and Robert Graysmith, a political cartoonist(Jake Gyllenhaal) who in their own ways are obsessed about the then serial killer, Zodiac.
The investigation starts off when The San Francisco Chronicle receives letters and ciphers from the Zodiac killer, who wanted the news of his killings to be in the Front page. Paul Avery, a writes the articles regarding the Zodiac. Robert Graysmith, who also works in the Chronicle becomes interested in the ciphers send by the killer. Detective Dave Toschi, comes close to solving the case by catching the suspect, until the Department realizes that the handwriting from the letters and from the suspect does not match.
Robert through his obsession decides to write a book on the Zodiac case files, continues the investigation, getting help from the people who before investigated about the Zodiac.
The case went on for 25 years. The case still remains unsolved. The Zodiac committed 5 murders and took credit for the other killings which he did not commit.
Good movie. Stunning soundtrack. Commendable performances by Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr., and Mark Ruffalo. Made sit at the edge of the seat for two and a half hours, even though slow paced.
I’ll give it ****.
I loved this movie! Probably one of my favorites of the year so far. It was surprising since, unlike Se7en, it wasn’t really about the serial killer as much as it was about his effect on the community and on the people investigating the crimes. I thought it was fascinating, but a lot of people were disappointed I guess because it didn’t make that much money.
You’re right about the performances, especially Downey and also the soundtrack. I’ll never listen to Hurdy Gurdy Man the same way again!