Disturbingly compelling

Rating: 9/10 (31 January 2020)

This film is quite an experience. David Fincher creates such an unsettling atmosphere in practically every scene, it's unsettling to watch. Even back then, the Trent Reznor connection was there, setting the mood right at the start behind a disturbing opening sequence. It's starkly evident that Fincher simply didn't hold back, he had a vision of how this film would look and just went for it. The way the plot slowly unfolds is just pure genius, daring the audience to try to figure out what's going on. There's also the excellent dynamic of the two main characters, who are well played by Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, but even better written. Very few films pack such a punch on their first viewing