Weird and dark.

Rating: 5/10 (28 March 2015)

In this movie, Ben Affleck plays Nick Dunne, who becomes a target of a media circus after his wife Amy (Rosamund Pike) disappears. This was a good movie to pass the time with on the plane, but I thought it was kind of weird.
We know that Amy actually ***spoiler: review gives away an important plot point, but does not give away ending*** left Nick and framed him to make it look like he was responsible for her disappearance. And, what we get is this annoying back and forth frenzy between the paparazzi and the merciless media, which is exploited in a way that I've found to be disgusting, especially that of news anchor Ellen Abbott (Missi Pyle).
Rosamund Pike plays a pretty good role in the villainous Amy, who showed no qualms and mercy in getting what she wants. There is some really good suspense in thinking how far Amy was going to hide her indiscretions before Nick was going to catch up to her. However, Ben's Nick role seemed so wooden and clueless that it made it seem he couldn't find his way our of a paper bag at certain points. He was not engaged or emotionally attached to the role, which made the movie drag. And, Neil Patrick Harris was completely out of place in the movie playing the filthy rich and spoiled Desi Collings (enough of the lavish vacation home already).
The plot goes at a steady momentum - not fast or slow. You will get some entertaining moments here and there, but the wooden acting and the abrupt ending will leave you somewhat dissatisfied.
Grade C-