Fincher is back to his best!

Rating: 9/10 (26 December 2014)

Iv'e not read the book or even seen the trailer so went into watch Gone Girl with a totally open mind. The film centres around Nick (Ben Affleck) and Amy (Rosamund Pike) who are a married couple going through a tough time. One morning Amy goes missing and Nick becomes the centre of a huge media witch hunt.
The film is a dark, gripping thriller which leaves you guessing from the outset. In true Fincher style you are totally engrossed in the lead characters lives. You find yourself siding with Affleck's character Nick but you dislike his selfish, self obsessed manor which does make you question if Nick was involved in the disappearance of Amy.
Overall it is a wonderfully sophisticated film and is exactly what you want from a crime thriller. All of the characters have huge flaws and although they are made obvious, you cannot help but really care for them. Both Affleck and Pike totally steal the show, they are truly brilliant in the lead roles and without them acting so finely the film would of been distinctively weaker. An excellent film that leaves you mulling over for days. Go watch!