A disturbing murder mystery

Rating: 7/10 (1 August 2001)

In my opinion this is one of the finest murder mysteries to have come out in the 90's. Sure, the movie had a fairly unoriginal plot and structure, but so did Gladiator and Braveheart, and they won best picture. But that's not even the point, the point is, the movie works with the structure and plot.

The film is a well put together investigation film with an interesting idea. Add to that, the fine performances of Morgan Freeman and John Doe(I can not tell you who plays him for fear of giving away something). And usually I don't like Brad Pitt but he fits his role in this film perfectly. Also, there is the new and innovative shooting style of David Fincher which have become some of his signature trademarks: the dull lighting, bleak atmosphere, always accompanied by a feeling of dread. Some people have complained about how it always rains in the film but I feel that it only adds to the movie's distinct feel.