A killer of a thriller

Rating: 9/10 (31 December 2007)

Dec 31st 2007.It has been 7 months since I first saw the latest from director, David Fincher. I have chosen to leave my comments, until now, to make because as far back as May, (the films UK debut)I had a hunch that I had just bore witness to the film of the year, but I needed to be sure, so now over 7 months and countless pictures, on the final day of what we will no doubt fondly look back on as the year 2007 and having rounded off my cinema going year with "I am legend" I can now proclaim that I was indeed right after all. I have seen many fine films over the past year but none that capture the pensive intelligence, the raw intensity and the artfully crafted, not to mention painstakingly realised, elegance of Zodiac. Armed with a sophisticated script by James Vanderbilt and a trinity of quality performances from his leading men, Fincher showboats his ,Kubrick of the 21st century flair, for all to see, appreciate and - unlike most of this centuries output so far - feel. A masterpiece from its nerve shredding opening salvo to its skillful conclusion, where Fincher manages to have his cake and eat it by providing both a factually correct open ending, as well as offering up author Robert Gray smith's chillingly satisfying conjecture. See it today or regret it forever. FILM OF THE YEAR 2007.
IF ANY OF YOU ARE INTERESTED MY FILMS OF THE YEAR ARE AS FOLLOWS: Zodiac
The Bourne ultimatum
Atonement
The Simpson's movie
American gangster
Hairspray
Enchated