Gone Girl

Rating: 10/10 (24 October 2014)

If you're looking to feel uncomfortable in the best possible way, look no further.
Gone Girl follows Nick Dunne, whose wife Amy has presumably been kidnapped while he was away. The story deepens as the media start to direct their attention to the story and portray Nick as a murderous husband. The film's first half pans out similarly to most murder mysteries, as the audience is made to wonder whether or not Nick has killed his wife. As the film unfolds and more and more information is revealed to the audience, we're steered through several jarring plot twists, not knowing who to route for and kept on the edges of our seats. Eventually it's clear to the audience that what we're watching is unlike most other mystery stories. In fact it takes an abrupt shift and gives the audience a completely different feel in its second part, which follows Rosamund Pike's character Amy Dunne (who in my opinion is the real reason to see this film in the first place). The solemn soundtrack is the perfect supplement to the masterful shots, and the movie gives off the exact feel it likely intended. If you're looking for a film with wonderful camera work and a soundtrack to guide your emotions perfectly through all it's twists and turns, this is it. All the actors fit their roles, with Rosamund Pike giving an exquisite performance as Amy Dunne. The film left everyone in the theater silent at its conclusion, a true testament to it's power over the audience's psychology.
Gone Girl is one of the most intense and thrilling movies I've ever seen, and although some suspension of belief is required to have an enjoyable experience I'd absolutely recommend this film.