One of the best modern films I have seen in a while!

Rating: 9/10 (26 October 2014)

When I first saw the preview for Gone Girl I was surprised to see Ben Affleck in the leading role mostly because after the success of ARGO I had thought he made the complete transition from actor to director/producer. As well as seeing Tyler Perry in such a serious role considering he himself said that he doesn't go after roles like this. Lastly was do to the fact that I was not sure who Rosemund Pike was and had not recognized her from past films.
But thanks to this movie I have a new respect for Ben Affleck as an actor, I will gladly see any movie with Rosemund Pike in it in the future, and I'll admit I enjoyed Tyler Perry.
This film had classic trademarks from director David Fincher which include...
1) Dark lighting in most scenes to convey the tone of the film. 2) Well constructed plot with a packed cast. 3) Gripping suspense thanks to unique camera movements and cinematography
The one part of the film I would like to point out was the film really seamed to fit into the modern area. Especially when it comes to the media and forced perspectives. Throughout the film some blonde news reporter was running her mouth and making exaggerated assumptions on little evidence about Nick Dunne (Affleck).
Insinuating he engages in incest with his twin sister, how "sick" it is when he smiled at the public service announcement of his missing wife. Then in the end when we find out his wife is still alive and much MUCH worse of a person than Nick (who still is kind of an ass).
I consider this film to be another home run for David Fincher and one of the best modern films I have seen in a while.