Thrillingly disturbing and disturbingly thrilling

Rating: 9/10 (31 December 2014)

I have always loved mystery and thriller movies. So it definitely does not surprise you if I say I am a David Fincher fan. When I came to know that his next movie will be based on a novel which I had not yet heard of, I was tempted into reading the novel and finished it within a week. I was impressed with Gillian Flynn's intelligent writing. I could not imagine any director other than Fincher to bring this script on the screen. I was very glad that he was the choice already. I waited excitedly for the release of the movie.
When I finally watched the movie, I experienced the same thrilling ride which I experienced during the reading of the book. Flynn impressed again with the screenplay. Fincher has once again chosen a perfect cast. Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Carrie Coon, Kim dickens, Tyler Perry and Neil Patrick Harris have given precise and effective performances. What starts as a perfect mystery progresses through plenty of twists and turns. Each plot turn is thrilling and equally disturbing. It makes you think seriously about the modern marriages and the media. Trent Reznor and Atticus Rose have yet again provided a memorable score which fits perfectly in various scenes, especially in the most important scene of the movie.
I would recommend this movie to those who love surprises and deep thinking at the same time. In my opinion, there has not been a movie which has explored the marriages and the media like 'Gone Girl' has. Definitely among the top three movies of 2014. Fincher has increased his reputation as the intelligent and stylish director!