Gone Girl
2014

Gone Girl

★ 8.1 / 10
IMDb
Directed by David Fincher
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Synopsis

'Gone Girl' is a psychological thriller that explores the disappearance of Amy Dunne and the resulting accusations on her husband, Nick. The movie uncovers a web of lies, manipulation, and shocking revelations.

Why Watch It
David Fincher orchestrates a masterclass in narrative misdirection and moral ambiguity, with Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck delivering career-best performances that subvert every expectation of the thriller genre. The film's icy precision and twisting structure keep you perpetually off-balance, forcing you to constantly recalibrate your sympathies and assumptions. Sharp, darkly funny, and disturbingly relevant.
Did You Know?
  • Rosamund Pike kept her American accent between takes to stay in character.
  • Ben Affleck postponed directing another movie to star in 'Gone Girl'.
  • David Fincher's first choice for Amy was Reese Witherspoon.
  • The cat in the movie, Bleecker, has his own IMDb page.
  • Rosamund Pike was nominated for an Oscar for her role.
Iconic Quotes
  • "What have we done to each other? What will we do?"
  • "I did not kill my wife. I am not a murderer."
  • "You don't know what you've done to me. You don't know!"
  • "In her heart, she's the most amazing woman I've ever known."
  • "I imagine cracking her lovely skull, unspooling her brain..."
Editorial

Why Eltorama recommends this film

Amy’s diary is the first half of the film. Then Amy steps forward and tells you everything in the diary was choreography. Fincher restages domestic noir as marketing campaign: an unreliable narrator who knows she’s narrating.