Mind-bending Movie

Rating: Null/10 (29 November 2016)

This is a long one that never takes off, but not a total snore-fest because it never collapses. Based on the actual case files of one of the most intriguing unsolved crimes in the nation's history, this doesn't break new ground and it's not a thrill ride but it's a mature movie. The Zodiac killings captivated the Bay Area, in large part because the killer used the media to hold the city hostage, forcing newspapers to run cryptic puzzles under the threat of further violence. The men who chased the phantom leads couldn't leave the puzzle unsolved. Smart casting, precise detail, historically authentic, and outstanding performances from Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey, Jr. who are totally awesome. To be honest I did check my watch at times, so you'll need patience, but it's never really boring, more of a mind-bending movie.