Perfect adaptation of Flynn's novel.

Rating: 9/10 (24 October 2014)

Gone Girl is David Fincher's tenth film, and it definitely shows. His directing is as subtle and refined as it's ever been and the man still clearly knows what he wants out of every shot. The films a bleak joy to look at. The colour pallet is comprised of muted blues and blacks and yet I would happily hang a still of any shot in the film on my wall, we have Jeff Cronenworth to thank for creating such an oddly beautiful looking film. The soundtrack by Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor is, like the cinematography, this odd beauty. The minimalistic approach Ross and Reznor took on here works wonders for the film, every scene is doused in music and makes every second feel relaxing and uncomfortable at the same time.
The acting from Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike as Nick and Amy is exceptional. Pike I smell a best acting nomination for and I thought she played Amy to no fault. Affleck surprised me to no end however, I love the man's directing but he was never really much of an actor in my eyes, this performance blew me out of the water in how subtle it was, no big Oscar moment or anything just a brilliant nuanced performance. Supporting cast was excellent in their roles as well with particular praise to Tyler Perry as Tanner Bolt who became my favourite character in the film because of his laid back, cocky portrayal of the lawyer.
The films a perfect adaptation of Flynn's novel. I think the fact Flynn was able to take her novel and condense it into a two and a half hour film is extraordinary. The fact she also crammed in many of the the little details from the book is also incredible. If you've read the book then what your going to get is a dream film, a perfect adaptation. If you haven't read the book then your going to get an amazing film, by an amazing writer and directed by one of the best in the business.