Bleak, thrilling and crafted to perfection

Rating: 10/10 (4 October 2019)

David Fincher's Se7en isn't just your ordinary detective investigating murders and trying to catch the killer film. It's much more than that. What makes this movie really stand out from the rest is the impeccible direction by Fincher and unpredicable nature of Andrew Kevin Walker's script.
Se7en is the story of two detectives who investigate murders committed by a serial killer who uses each of the Seven Deadly Sins to kill his victims.
After Alien 3, which Fincher doesn't consider as his film, Fincher creates a film that's jarring, disturbing and leaves a bad feeling in your stomach. His use of dark, ugly colours uplifts the depressing tone and the sound design makes Se7en feel as close as possible to reality. This film isn't one to forget easily. What sticks with you is the film's underlying message about the sadistic and violent nature of our world. How crime is rampant within each city. All of this is shown visually which makes me admire the way David Fincher helmed the movie.
I loved how far Se7en went in terms of its content. The aftermath of the murders are disgusting and give you the feeling of throwing up. The filmmakers didn't shy away from all the gore and this made me appreciate the film even more. In spite of the investigation taking up most of the film, there are some great character building moments as well. The scene taking place at a bar and the dinner scene strengthens the bond between our two leads and help us learn more about their personalities. These scenes made me genuinely care about Pitt and Freeman and that feeling made the ending seem even more shocking than what it originally was.
Aside from the aesthetics, the acting here is simply superb. Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt create wonders together. Their acting seems really believable and elevates every scene they're in. The killer, I won't mention who, surprised me when he showed up and for the short amount of time he's in the film, he steals the show. His motivation is well realised and well though out which makes his character fleshed out and someone who'll make you think deeply regarding the cruel state of the world.
Se7en is a total winner and one of the best mystery thrillers to have ever been made. Everything is done to perfection and it wouldn't have been done without the direction, acting and screenplay. Se7en will get under your skin and stay there for a really long time.