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On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports that his wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behaviour have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife? Based on the best-selling book by Gillian Flynn. Review: Classic neo-noir - This is billed as a psychological thriller. It is a neo-noir psychological crime drama, and a very good one at that. I have been watching quite a lot of what is called "neo- noir films lately, and I often compare classic noir with the new noir. What I like about the classic noirs is, what they don't say, and what is implied. These days, film makers have more choice of what can be said, and sometimes they get over dramatic with language and action, so they can be overly simple, for a simple audience. That is not the case here. Gone Girl, is a story of our times in the age of multi-media, and the court of public opinion. This movie had a budget of 67 million dollars, and you can see where the money was spent. It was spent of the script and writing. This is a a writers film, written by Gillian Flynn, from her book of the same name. The plot builds up and surprises at each turn, and I have to say the music score is great. They could have went for a orchestrally score with lots of strings to heighten the tension, but no they didn't, they went with an electronic music soundtrack. At a very important plot point, the music kicks in with a out of time beat to the the scene. It sounds jarring and out of place, but as the scene moves, it all makes sense. The music score reminded me of Hitchcock's The Birds, as in you don't even notice it, and I have to say this is the kind of movie Alfred Hitchcock would make today. This is a classic movie that will only get better with age, and, if you want to learn about GOOD writing watch this film, as it is a master class in screenwriting Review: A must watch! One of finchers best! - What a film, David Finchers gone girl is a very clever film, I will keep this spoiler free but it's typical Fincher with a great twist and it haves a lasting impression on you way after the credits role! Finchers previous work like fight club and Seven are of equal quality in my opinion! However, I have to commend the writer of the book, gone girl, Flynn! I read her book after I saw the film and I found it equally as good as the film, it really was well written! She also wrote the screen play for the film and you can clearly see her vision transfered into the movie. A must see for fans of films like fight club or anyone who likes a clever film with a killer twist! Both Pike and Affleck give fantastic performances as Nick and Amy! The DVD, I watched this movie and i enjoyed it so much I decsided to buy it on DVD, I'm an avid DVD collector and Own around 650 titles! I had to own this movie! The DVD is really nicely produced. It's slimline (however newer editions are normal sized) and it's very clean and simplistic, the pictures are of nice quality and is held in a paper sleeve and the 'book' style DVD holder has some really nice images! The only small problem I have with the DVD is the lack of extras, all there is a directors commentary but I would of liked a few more features. However, not badley enough to knock off a star! All in all, top class movie with a really nice DVD! Thanks for reading my review!
| Contributor | Ben Affleck^Rosamund Pike, David Fincher |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 4,419 Reviews |
| Format | PAL |
| Genre | Drama |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05039036073059 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Runtime | 2 hours and 29 minutes |
L**.
Classic neo-noir
This is billed as a psychological thriller. It is a neo-noir psychological crime drama, and a very good one at that. I have been watching quite a lot of what is called "neo- noir films lately, and I often compare classic noir with the new noir. What I like about the classic noirs is, what they don't say, and what is implied. These days, film makers have more choice of what can be said, and sometimes they get over dramatic with language and action, so they can be overly simple, for a simple audience. That is not the case here. Gone Girl, is a story of our times in the age of multi-media, and the court of public opinion. This movie had a budget of 67 million dollars, and you can see where the money was spent. It was spent of the script and writing. This is a a writers film, written by Gillian Flynn, from her book of the same name. The plot builds up and surprises at each turn, and I have to say the music score is great. They could have went for a orchestrally score with lots of strings to heighten the tension, but no they didn't, they went with an electronic music soundtrack. At a very important plot point, the music kicks in with a out of time beat to the the scene. It sounds jarring and out of place, but as the scene moves, it all makes sense. The music score reminded me of Hitchcock's The Birds, as in you don't even notice it, and I have to say this is the kind of movie Alfred Hitchcock would make today. This is a classic movie that will only get better with age, and, if you want to learn about GOOD writing watch this film, as it is a master class in screenwriting
W**K
A must watch! One of finchers best!
What a film, David Finchers gone girl is a very clever film, I will keep this spoiler free but it's typical Fincher with a great twist and it haves a lasting impression on you way after the credits role! Finchers previous work like fight club and Seven are of equal quality in my opinion! However, I have to commend the writer of the book, gone girl, Flynn! I read her book after I saw the film and I found it equally as good as the film, it really was well written! She also wrote the screen play for the film and you can clearly see her vision transfered into the movie. A must see for fans of films like fight club or anyone who likes a clever film with a killer twist! Both Pike and Affleck give fantastic performances as Nick and Amy! The DVD, I watched this movie and i enjoyed it so much I decsided to buy it on DVD, I'm an avid DVD collector and Own around 650 titles! I had to own this movie! The DVD is really nicely produced. It's slimline (however newer editions are normal sized) and it's very clean and simplistic, the pictures are of nice quality and is held in a paper sleeve and the 'book' style DVD holder has some really nice images! The only small problem I have with the DVD is the lack of extras, all there is a directors commentary but I would of liked a few more features. However, not badley enough to knock off a star! All in all, top class movie with a really nice DVD! Thanks for reading my review!
D**N
Games Players would like this one . An OK film
Good acting, well filmed and directed. I liked the story initially and found the film entertaining. Late on as the film climaxed I thought that some of the twists and turns were ill conceived, and why wasnt a shower available earlier (crazy). Even so still worth the watch, weak ending.
R**L
An absolutely brilliant twisting and turning plot!.
I was recommended this film by my daughters. I have always liked the actress and enjoy her style of films. My goodness what a film! We watched the first 20 minutes and I was beginning to wonder why my daughters had suggested it. It was late in the evening and by the time I got to the end I was worried about what the heck I would be dreaming about that night. I would never have guessed the ending. As the plot twists and turns the quality of acting by Rosamund Pike was superb. This film is not her normal style and my goodness she acted the role. (her other films I have seen were 'United Kingdom,' What we did on our holiday' and 'Made in Dagenham) Choose an evening when you won't be disturbed and enjoy (if that is the word I can use) Absolutely brilliant.
G**H
A Fabulous Fincher Film
Even though this is a Fincher film, I was not to sure about it. Not being a Ben Affleck fan, I had my reservations, but I have to say he delivered. Although I must also admit that I enjoyed seeing him go through so much pain! Rosamund Pike also gives a stellar and very troubling, performance as the apparent abused wife, Amy Dunne. And then there's poor Neil Patrick Harris as Desi Collings; what can I say? It's one of those films that you end up not having any sympathy for the main characters, who all seem twisted and flawed beyond redemption, but it is an enjoyable ride.
W**R
Ben Affleck was perfect as Nick just as I imagined from the book
It was fairly true to the book obviously because Gillian Flynn was involved with the film. Ben Affleck was perfect as Nick just as I imagined from the book. I thought Rosamund Pike was good but certainly not worthy of an Oscar nomination. All in all above average but when you have read the book the films are never as good.
R**I
Amy is not the only thing that's amazing here
Totally amazing. First of all, the movie itself is not less than a masterpiece. David Fincher knows what he is doing and this movie is just great in all aspects, especially the great soundtrack by Trent Rezonr and Atticus Ross. Second, the BluRay set is wonderful, the disc comes in a very nice way and the packaging is cool and the Amazing Amy book is super cute. If you haven't watched the movie and you are looking for a good movie to buy, this will definitely be it. If you watched it and loved it- what are you waiting for? You'll get your money's worth The only complaint I have on this item is the bonus features, usually in a David Fincher movies there are so many of them but here- almost nothing.. Weird
R**H
Two and a half hours Gone!
Gone Girl - Das perfekte Opfer (2014) Blu Ray. German edition, with English language and subtitles. Average story, lifted by the quality of the cast, especially Ben Affleck, and Rosamund Pike; except Neil Patrick Harris, whom we found to be miscast as an unconvincing, and lightweight, ex-boyfriend. More of a drama mystery, than thriller, with a disappointing ending. Good cinematography. One of those films raved about on the amount of nominations for awards. A financial success, which is all that matters. Worth watching, at the discount price paid I paid. Not surprising a sequel never happened. Quick delivery.
E**A
Excelente
Me pareció una excelente edición y una buena compra por su precio. La caja de cartón, el libro de Amy está en ingles y es muy bonito. Puedes ver la película en su idioma original, subtitulada o en español. Por cierto, el contenido digital ya caduco, para a mí eso no es de mi interés. Por último el empaque ha sido un sobre, y estoy totalmente de acuerdo para reducir el impacto ambiental, solo queda pedir que las personas que empacan y las personas que reparten manejen de la mejor manera los productos para que a nosotros, las personas que consumimos nos lleguen en las condiciones deseadas.
H**N
Thriller Drama at its best.
The movie is a brilliant and one of the best movies of the last year.. Filled with amazing performances from Ben Affleck, Carrie Coon and Rosamund Pike, it's an absolute treat. As for the product, I received it in a perfect brand new condition.. No distortion, no DVD problems and no delivery problem as well. I received it within promised time.
R**Y
Amazing Amy ist verschwunden...
Der dritte Teil der Alien Saga im Jahr 1992 war David Finchers Debüt als Regisseur. Kein optimaler Einstand also, denn der Film blieb hinter den finanziellen Erwartungen zurück, obwohl er kein Flop war und erhielt schlechtere Kritiken wie die beiden legendären Vorgängerfilme von Ridley Scott und James Cameron. Doch mit seinem zweiten Film "Sieben" konnte er restlos überzeugen und schuf damit 1995 einen der besten Serienkilerfilme aller Zeiten. Es folgte "The Game" mit Michael Douglas, der bis heute etwas unterbewertet ist und mit sehr viel Suspence angereichert war. Schlüsselwerk zum Kultregisseur war "Fight Club", der nach seiner Video- und DVD Auswertung immer mehr Anhänger weltweit fand und Finchers guten Ruf nachhaltig festigte. Die weiteren Arbeiten fielen qualitativ und inhaltlich unterschiedlich aus. Während "Panic Room" etwas zu konventionell gestaltet war, empfanden viele Kinozuschauer den anspruchsvollen Serienkillerfilm "Zodiac" als zu wenig spannend, obwohl der Film bis heute eine seiner besten Arbeiten war. Mit "Das Leben des Benjamim Button" verließ er das Thriller-Terrain und wurde zum Absahner zahlreicher Oscar-Nominierungen. Gleiches gelang ihm auch mit "The Social Network". Mit dem US-Remake des europäischen Kulthrillers "Verblendung" nach dem Roman von Stieg Larsson meldete er sich eindrucksvoll in seinem bevorzugten Genre zurück. Dabei ist sein "The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo" dem schwedischen Original sogar ebenbürtig. Auch sein neuer Film "Gone Girl" kann auf allen Ebenen restlos überzeugen und wird einerseits getragen von der extrem spannenden Geschichte mit einigen überraschenden Wendungen und andererseits durch das Zusammenspiel der beiden Hauptdarsteller Ben Affleck und Ex-Bondgirl Rosamund Pike, die - wenn es eine Gerechtigkeit gibt - für diese starke Leistung am 22. Februar auch den Oscar bekommen muss. Leider unterlag sie bei den Golden Globes der triumphierenden Julianne Moore als Alzheimer Patienten in "Still Alive". Womit einmal mehr bewiesen ist, dass das schauspielstarke Drama meistens vor der herausragenden Genreleistung im Thrillerfach gekürt wird. Aber noch gibt es Hoffnung. Die Handlung konzentriert sich auf die beiden Protagonisten Nick (Ben Affleck) und Amy Elliot Dunne (Rosamund Pike). In der Anfangsszene sieht man das Ehepaar eng aneinander geschmiegt, er streicht ihr zärtlich übers Haar und nach dieser liebevollen Geste hört man seine Stimme im Off, die uns mitteilt, er würde ihr am liebsten den Schädel spalten. "Gone Girl" erzählt die Geschichte dieser Ehe und beginnt mit dem 5. Hochzeitstag, an dem Amy plötzlich spurlos verschwindet. Es gab wohl einen handfesten Krach und um sich abzureagieren geht Nick in seine von seiner Frau finanzierten Kneipe, wo seine Schwester Margo (Carrie Coon) bedient und sich seine Nöte anhört. Als Nick zurückkehrt, findet er das Haus leer vor. Ein Glastisch im Wohnzimmer liegt in Trümmern und etwas Blut kann man in der Küche entdecken. Grund genug die Polizei zu verständigen. In der Vermisstensache ermitteln die beiden Detektives Rhonda Boney (Kim Dickens) und Jim Gilpin (Patrick Fugit). Die verschwundene Amy wurde als Kind von ihren Psychotherapeuten-Eltern als Wunderkind und Kinderbuchfigur "Amazing Amy" landesweit erfolgreich vermarktet und ihr Verschwinden ist daher von größtem öffentlichen Interesse. Sie besitzt mehrere Auszeichnungen von Eliite Universitäten und bislang galt ihre Ehe mit dem ganz normalen Kerl aus Missouri als ausserordentlich perfekt. Doch bei den Ermittlungen kommen den Detektives langsam Zweifel und immer mehr tun sich auch Verdachtsmomente gegen Nick auf, hat er seiner Frau etwas angetan ? Mit dem Auftauchen eines Tagesbuchs erhärtet sich die Theorie und keine Sorge: Es werden noch weitere belastende Indizien gefunden, die immer mehr den Schluß zulassen, dass Nick eben nicht dieser brave Mann an der Seite einer starken Frau war. Fincher gibt seiner Story bald eine überraschende Wende und eine Wendung jagt die nächste. Dabei ist Finchers Movie ein echter Verwandlungskünstler. Aus einem Ehehorror wird eine Mörderballade, die in eine der fiesesten Rachestorys der Filmgeschichte einmündet. Am Ende dieses neuen Grand Guignol Klassikers steht aber Doppelfahrkarte ohne Rückfahrt in die eigene Hölle. Dieser brilliante Thriller über Soziopathen des Alltags ist schon jetzt einer der besten DVD-Erscheinungen in diesem Jahr.
H**Y
Great Quality
Works perfectly in Canada!
R**X
Le Maître frappe encore
Plus besoin de présenter David Fincher, il est sans aucun doute devenu le maître du Thriller comme l'étaient Alfred Hitchcock et Brian De Palma avant lui. On attend avec impatience chacun de ses films, car peu importe le sujet, on sait d'avance que Fincher en fera quelque chose de grand. Le sujet de Gone Girl est l'adaptation du Best-Seller "Les Apparences" de Gillian Flynn qui se retrouve scénariste du film. Le matériel de base était donc très prometteur vu son succès, et dans les mains de David Fincher on s'attendait déjà au chef d'oeuvre. Et dès les premières secondes du film on comprend que ça va être grandiose ! Gone Girl est un Thriller pleins de mystères, et l'ambiance créée est fantastique. C'est d'ailleurs la grande force du film. David Fincher a un style très caractéristique et tous les autres éléments comme la photographie ou la musique appuient ses propos (grand travail de Trent Reznor et Atticus Ross). Bref, maîtrise est le maître-mot... On parle d'ambiance, l'histoire s'y prête également. On découvre au fur et à mesure des minutes ce couple unique. Amy et Nick ont des personnalités troublantes, on ne sait pas sur quel pied danser avec eux, et on nous dévoile petit à petit chaque mystère. Toutes ces révélations sont troublantes, Gone Girl agit comme une émission de télévision, un média que le film critique violemment. On se rend compte que les personnages cachent des choses à nous spectateurs, et c'est prenant. D'ailleurs, le bouleversement majeur du film se déroule à la moitié de celui-ci. Sans en dire davantage, il y a plusieurs grilles de lecture dans ce film, ce qui en fait un très grand Thriller. On pourra reprocher au film un manque de rythme dans la première heure et une fin trop abrupte, mais ce serait vraiment pinailler. Le casting est lui aussi très bon. Ben Affleck joue avec son image et confirme son renouveau. Rosamund Pike est excellente et trouve son plus grand rôle. Le reste du casting n'est pas en reste, j'admire toujours les castings des films de Fincher, on a le droit à des stars d'Hollywood, et à des stars du petit écran, le tout fonctionnant formidablement bien. A mon avis, Gone Girl est l'un des meilleurs films de l'année 2014, si ce n'est le meilleur. Fincher confirme encore. Maintenant c'est la peine qui nous assaille, il va falloir attendre un moment avant son prochain film, et on se dira que ça valait le coup d'attendre ! Je suis fan. 10/10.
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