The New Genius in Crime Thrillers

Rating: 9/10 (11 March 2008)

Some people may complain that Zodiac is a little too long, but it really has to be as long as it is. Every detail about the "Zodiac" is covered and told with great acting and story telling, and while we know don't know what's happening, we get 3 different story arcs for our patience. I've never seen a movie start off following one main character - and then halfway through continuing with the other main character. It was sheer genius! And it didn't have a bad flow to it, I actually didn't even realize until watching it numerous follow up times. It's extremely gripping, compelling and haunting all without splattering you with over exaggerated (and overused) gruesome blood scenes like other films do, which really made me love it all that much more. If you liked Seven, you'll probably enjoy Zodiac. Major differences are that Zodiac isn't dark and rainy, but where Seven was smart in its delivery, Zodiac exceeds it. Zodiac exceeds EVERY other cop / drama thriller movie.