I never read Gillian Flynn's popular novel, but I did hear great things about it, so I was pretty excited about this movie. I wasn't even sure what it was about, which I think is the best way to go into watching it. And wow, were my expectations exceeded. Even though the movie was way over two hours, it didn't feel too long as I was completely invested the whole way through. I don't want to spoil too much, but I can't believe how my feelings about the couple, played brilliantly by Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike, could shift so much over the course of the story.
From a technical standpoint, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross hit it out of the park with their third film score for a David Fincher film, following the hard-to-top soundtracks of The Social Network and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. The production design and editing satisfied my OCD side as everything was completely lined up correctly and the whole film was really shot beautifully.
And we haven't even talked about the "OMG" moments like Amy's big reveal or THAT Neil Patrick Harris scene. Even though the events of the film don't really certify a thriller, it felt like I was watching one because the whole thing was so ominous. Rosamund Pike deserves her Oscar nom, and it could have been cool to see it pop up in some other categories, as well, as the performances across the board were great.
I really wish Gone Girl got more recognition in the Academy, especially with this male-heavy year in the Best Picture race. Speaking of gender, I somehow immediately needed to talk about feminism after viewing the movie. I wasn't even sure if it was good or bad in terms of portrayal of women, but this drive that I had to continue the conversation certifies that Gone Girl is one of the best.
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