Watch it on a Sunday Afternoon with lots of time in hand

Rating: 7/10 (4 October 2009)

There have been many movies, good movies on serial killers and their psychopathic ways of killing people made in Hollywood. So how is Zodiac different from all of these. For starters, this movie is based on real facts taken from real Police Case files. A killer named as Zodiac was rampant in California during the late 60's. Secondly, such thrillers are usually fast-paced and keep the viewer on their heels (Example - Se7en, Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs etc).But Zodiac is laid-back, slow and takes it's time. It is a movie which grows on you. Thriller Fans may even get bored and watch it in two sittings (Or even more) Story revolves around three people, A drunkard reporter who has talent but has lost his aim due to excessive drinking (Robert Downey Jr), A cartoonist who is extremely hard working and focused (Jake Gyllenhaal) and a SFPD Detective who is very determined and does not give up easily (Mark Ruffalo). All these three people use their different techniques to get hold of the Zodiac killer .Are they successful in their conquest is what the movie is all about.
I am a fan of David Fincher and I like his style very much. He has tried his best to create a good movie with limited information and ensuring that facts are not altered. It is because of him that Zodiac still manages to impress after 2 and a half hours. Jake Gyllenhall had nothing special to do than run here and there and give his 2-3 expressions of surprise, fear and excitement. Ruffalo was good. But Robert Downey Jr was impressive in his short but important role. I want to see more of him for sure. Overall, Watch it on a Sunday Afternoon with lots of time in hand and nothing to do, but watch it for sure.
Rating - 7/10