I Now Pronounce You Monster & Monster...

Rating: 10/10 (1 November 2014)

Ddapted by Gillian Flynn from her 2012 novel of the same name, David Fincher's 'Gone Girl' is a Terrifying, Frightening Portrait of a Failed Marriage. Flynn's Screenplay shifts from arresting to heart-pounding, while Fincher's Direction is incredible. Also, the performances are remarkable!
'Gone Girl' Synopsis: With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.
'Gone Girl' is about two monstrous individuals. Nick & Amy, the protagonists of the film, played by Ben Affleck & Rosamund Pike, are flawed, violent, insensitive, yet loving & together. Their journey as a married couple, turns out to be a horrifyingly bumpy ride, but as a viewer, I had a ball!
We see the two protagonists struggle with their inner demons, particularly Nick, who also faces media scrutiny & is declared a monster. We watch Nick battle himself & review his relationship over the years with Amy. You watch a man being broken into pieces, just out of perception & the bashing he receives from the media, who now have become monsters themselves, to run their channels at any cost.
Flynn's Adapted Screenplay examines dishonesty, the media's reckless behavior, the economy's effects on marriage and appearances. It captures many themes, which in turn, becomes a deliciously twisted thriller.
Fincher is a master storyteller & with 'Gone Girl', he's scored a home-run. His treatment to this tale on human-horror, is perfectly creepy & also vast. Jeff Cronenweth's Cinematography is mesmerizing. Each & Every moment has been captured, impeccably. Kirk Baxter's Editing is razor-sharp. Original Score by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross is haunting.
Performance-Wise: Ben Affleck & Rosamund Pike are at their finest. Affleck is pitch-perfect as the man in question, delivering a performance that is raw & real. Pike, however, steals the show with an unforgettable turn. She's spell-bindingly chilling in her portrayal of an estranged wife. She is definitely up for an Oscar-Nomination next year! Carrie Coon is terrific. Neil Patrick Harris is exceptional, yet again. Tyler Perry adds some much needed comic relief in the intense proceedings. Kim Dickens is first-rate.
Despite a running-time of over 145-minutes, 'Gone Girl' doesn't offer a single dull moment. Don't Miss It.