Fantastic Fincher with Gratifying Gone Girl

“The book is a film that takes place in the mind of the reader. That's why we go to movies and say, "Oh, the book is better.”  - Paul Coehlo

As I sat munching on popcorn and taking an occasional sip from my coke glass, I had a flashback. A flashback of all the Fincher movies that have wowed me over the years. With the amazing end to Seven to Fight Club’s even more ultra-dramatic finish, Fincher has made my jaw drop on a number of occasions. So to say Gone Girl had high expectations would be an understatement. My thoughts were taking their toll when the screen in front of me displayed the initial trailers and the Fincher sensation had begun.

And to no one’s surprise, Gone Girl delivered. If you’re familiar with any of David Fincher’s films, you’ll know his movies are meticulously crafted and brilliant looking movies. So when the opening credits started to show, I already felt the dark and shadowy tone of the movie that told me something wasn’t right. As the movie played on, my jaw dropped on numerous occasions as the film twisted and turned and moved forward with great pace. And by the time the end credits were rolling, I was just awestruck staring at Fincher’s name as he yet again pulled a spectacular one on us.

This movie has so many ups. Starting from the acting, Affleck was on top of his game from the get go. He seemed mysterious and guarded and something just didn’t seem right with this fellow. On numerous occasions, Affleck stole the scenes and his emotions were so on point that I actually started hating this guy.

But the real surprise came from Rosamund Pike. Where was she all these years?! The only thing I knew prior to this movie about Pikes was that once upon a time she was a Bond girl, and that’s all the info I knew. But man does she pack a punch in this one. My predictions, Pikes will definitely be nominated if not win Best Actress this year at the Academy’s. If she’s not nominated, my little attachment with The Oscars will be diminished forever until they hand Leo his rightful Oscar.

The supporting actors were great as well. Neil Patrick Harris was creepy and that’s a good thing because that means he did a good job. The movie is two and a half hours long but you know a movie is amazing if you don’t feel a thing. I heard that the end was quite different from the book. Because I haven’t read it, I can’t really comment on that but the end to this movie was perfect for me and it gelled perfectly with the rest of the film.

Although the musical score to this movie was amazing, at points the audio was hard to hear, specifically the first few minutes. It got better as the movie progressed though. But at this point, I’m just nitpicking and trying to found faults to a nearly flawless film.

As the end credits started rolling, I looked at my friend who was watching his debut Fincher flick and he looked at me dumbfounded as I looked at him the same way. We walked out of the theatre without saying a word to each other and it was minutes before we spoke. The first words were indeed, “What just happened.” I said to him, “That’s Fincher for you.”

8.5/10

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Interstellar!

"Everything I learned, I learned from movies." - Audrey Hepburn

There are bad movies. There are average movies. There are good movies. Then, there are Christopher Nolan movies! In this day and age where the directors are now the stars of the movies, Nolan has surely created a name for himself. Starting with a low budget movie like the Following, Nolan and his brother got their first break with Momento and they've never looked back. Creating thrillers after thrillers that just mind screwed the audience, its no wonder Nolan has developed into being one of the greatest directors in the modern film making era. And now, after 2 years since his last project, he's back with Interstellar.

Interstellar is a sci-fi movie about human survival. After the humans took a large dump on Earth, its habitable environment is questionanble and the entire human race is at stake. So McConaughey and company go on a voyage into space to search for a planet that will be accustomed to our needs and thus we have our movie.

One thing Nolan does brilliantly is disguise his films in the trailer. He just gives enough so that we as the audience get a taste of what he's offering and ask for more by getting our buts in the seats at the cinemas. Interstellar is no different. The third trailer came out just recently and I know just as much as I did when I watched the first trailer. The trailer is so eerie and melancholic, I can already see where this movie is heading. With another fantastic score by Hans Zimmer, the environement and the setting really makes you believe you're setting out on a journey with these guys. I can tell you one thing for a fact, Interstellar is going to be one good looking movie. I mean that shot of Saturn and it's rings is just breath taking!

I have not an inch of doubt about the acting from the actors in this movie. Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain to name a few are starring in this movie. McConaughey just bagged an Oscar recently and he will be back to sustain his place in the Academy. From what I've seen in the trailers, I think he's heading in the right direction already. Man this guy really can really jerk a tear in your eye.

I read in an interview somewhere that said this movie is claimes to be Nolan's best work yet. With hits like Inception, The Dark Knight Trilogy and fan favourite the Prestige, thats quite a statement to make. But again, I'm yet to see a bad Christopher Nolan movie so I think the hype Interstellar is getting is justified.

With time warps, wormholes and exploring new planets, Interstellar might just be the best movie of the year. I say that without hesitation. Nolan is my one of my favourite directors of all time and I have a lot of expectations for Interstellar. Im all set to expect an Inception type end that will screw my mind forever. November 7th can't come any faster but the top keeps spinning..

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