David Fincher stamp all over

Rating: 8/10 (3 March 2007)

The movie was just great, don't go in expecting Se7en part 2, because it's not. This movie is a lot more upbeat, with comedic elements but still retaining the trademark Fincher atmosphere. The Thomson Viper does wonders for this film to capture the light in the night scenes and sets the atmosphere perfectly. One thing you will notice is innovative Fincher camera techniques/movements in the film that begin in mere seconds of the film's beginning. (That POV shot out of the car's window had me grinning, and turning to my friend) The movie IS long, 2 hours and 40 minutes - but it's SO involving that you don't really care about the time. It's like with King Kong remake, the time flies by pretty much. Unless you're extremely uninterested.
The Transamerica Pyramid being constructed in time-lapse was the highlight moment for me because Fincher managed to sneak in his trademark style that he had previously showed in the Hewlett-Packard commercial. That had me grinning because it looked so cool not to mention the concept of time flying by instead of just using transition effects and some title cards saying "XX months/years later" Very unique.
Also a very suspenseful scene down in the basement! Zodiac has Oscar nominations coming to it. I definitely see Robert Downey Jr. for Supporting actor, some technical awards, editing, DP, maybe even Director I love how this film has an epic feel to it, spanning the entire Zodiac timeline, and going even up to early 90's - how great is that. I grinned when I saw 1991.
It's been too long for Fincher, hopefully no more 5 year breaks. Next is Benjamin Button.
Any TRUE Fincher fan is going to love this film.