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Rating: 10/10 (15 July 2007)

Zodiac We have seen a lot of movies about cops, killers and Serial killers. And when I took the DVD of this movie I was expecting pretty much the same. But sometimes you do get something totally different from what you where expecting but in a good way, and Zodiac is an apt example of this theory.
Remember Zodiac is a real story of an unsolved case in USA about a serial killer who called himself "Zodiac". Taking real stories are like walking on a string, it can easily become a boring endeavor if not taken a proper care off. And the talented David fincher who has directed some of the best thrillers in Hollywood like Seven, Fight club and Panic room sees to that we never get bored.
There are many movies on serial killings but very few about the investigations. Zodiac is more on the process of investigations on finding the Serial killer. Never have I thought after watching "Memoirs of a murder" that I would see such an impressive movie on the investigation of a murder again, but Fincher has done it. Was spell bound and was totally engrossed with the investigation that after seeing the movie I wanted to crack some codes myself.
The movie is about a serial killer who is obsessed with publicity, starts a series of murders with no clues or evidences, but sending a letter on the description of the murder to a popular daily. All the killings are well executed without any patterns which makes it a lot difficult for the police to come to a conclusion.
A cartoonist Robert Graysmith(Jake Gyllenhaal) becomes so obsessed with the Zodiac that he decides to investigate and write a book on the Serial killer, after the police shuts the case. The movie is all about the investigations of Robert. Robert also gets assistance from the police officials who are also equally desperate to catch this maniac.
The movie is done so naturally and some of the scenes do make u nail less. Like when Zodiac gives lift to a woman with a baby and when Robert goes to the house of a person who has some clue on Zodiac.
The cinematography by Harris Savides was top notch and he brought in the 1960 feel with grace. The editing and Sound department elevates the movie into a new level.
All the actors enacted their part with conviction especially Jake Gyllenhaal, who proves that his Gay cowboy enactment in Brokeback mountains was no flash in the pan, Mark Ruffalo as the cop was spell binding and Robert Downey JR. was a complete natural.
On the whole, this is one of the best thrillers I have seen recently. David fincher proves once again his hold on the thriller genre. Outstanding Verdict  4.5/5