A fantastic thriller that always interests you

Rating: 9/10 (8 September 2015)

I have been really looking forward to seeing gone girl and I finally have and I must say that this is a fantastic film. The premise of this film sees a husband come home one day to find his wife missing and as the evidence piles up the question becomes did nick dunne kill his wife?. Ben affleck is one of the best directors in Hollywood today there is no doubt, but his acting sometimes gets overlooked because he was fantastic in this film. You see this damaged figure who is clearly upset about his situation but it makes you curious about him. He really is a complex character in this film and makes me even more excited to see him as batman. Now every performance in this film is great but this is truly the Rosamund pike show and is the best thing she has ever done. She was superb in this movie because you really got to see her character develop and learn stuff about her. She wasn't your simple damsel she has a real edge about her that I loved. Tyler Perry's plays afflecks lawyer and this is the best thing I've ever seen him in too. He was funny and likable but also a serious character that you liked. Neil Patrick Harris is good in this movie because he plays a really different role in this film then usual. He was nice when he needed to be and creepy when he needed to be. I also liked the character of afflecks sister who added allot to the film as well. I loved the mystery element to the story as you follow the investigation with the characters and the twists and turns that follow it. However, there is a twist about half way through the movie that took away allot of the tension for me and also I thought the ending was a little weak. The script was fantastic with the characters all having real serious moments blended with really good humour to make them feel like real people. The style of the film is great, it looks beautiful and the tone really works. I also loved the use of flashbacks to expand on the story in this film. Overall gone girl is a fantastic movie that if you like these types of films it is a must see.