My new favourite film of all time

Rating: 10/10 (9 October 2004)

I saw this film about 5 years ago when I was about 12 and never appreciated it because I had trouble understanding it. I realized that I wasn't really listening to everyhting that was being said. I saw it recently and absolutely loved it. I love suspense thrillers that aren't too complicated and perfectly paced. I wasn't a huge fan of Silence Of The Lambs although it is a good film. The same applied with The Bone Collector, which I thought was well paced but had a pathetic ending with a stupid motive.
This movie however is completely flawless. It has great Acting, Directing, Writing, Editing and Photography. I won't delve into the plot as I'm sure you know it. This movie never gets boring at all, every scene is interesting and I think the script is one of the best ever written. I am now a huge fan of Andrew Kevin Walker and David Fincher. Morgan Freeman's performance just about stole it for me, although Pitt and the supporting cast, and the killer especially, were very good (I'm sure you all know who it is but I won't reveal who it is so not to spoil it for anyone.)
This movie is not particularly violent to be honest, it just shows some very graphic bodies afterwards but nothing that is unbearable. The last 30 minutes are what really did it for me as far as suspense and surprise goes. It is quite possibly the best ever twist i've seen in a movie and it works perfectly. Everything that is said in the build up to it by the killer comes true. It is so well-paced and done so it doesn't give anything anyway and you'll be glued to the screen, like I was throughout it. The most important thing about this movie is to watch it when you don't have to leave the room or forget about what has gone on previously. You must listen very carefully to it in order to fully understand and appreciate it. When I saw it 5 years ago I didn't appreciate it enough because I wasn't doing this.
Overall, this is the best murder-mystery/serial killer movie ever made. it definitely deserves to be in the top 100 movies on IMDb and should be a lower number than 54. it should be in the top 10 in my opinion. I keep changing my mind about my favourite film so sorry about that! Anyway, It has everything needed to be perfect as explained above. Go and see this film if you adore your mystery's or perhaps any type of movie. You will not be disappointed.
A definite 10/10