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re: Board's thoughts on Zodiac?

Posted on 3/9/18 at 6:03 pm to
Posted by Othello
the Neptonian Steel Mines
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Posted on 3/9/18 at 6:03 pm to
It's free on Amazon Prime right now.
Posted by EyeTwentyNole
Member since Mar 2015
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Posted on 3/9/18 at 6:23 pm to
The lake scene is probably the worst death scene I've ever watched. I can tell that blood and guts on screen are effects, but that scene without the effects, without the music, without the dramatic camera movements, was like watching Faces of Death. Maybe if Fincher had shot the whole thing in the dark like Seven and Fight Club it would be taken more seriously
Posted by mizzoubuckeyeiowa
Member since Nov 2015
35443 posts
Posted on 3/9/18 at 6:40 pm to
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The lake scene is probably the worst death scene I've ever watched. I can tell that blood and guts on screen are effects, but that scene without the effects, without the dramatic camera movements, was like watching Faces of Death.


Or like Henry, portrait of a Serial Killer.

Which was so dispassionate kills and no dramatic tension.

The pure innocence of the characters in not believing someone would kill them - that if they just complied, he'd take their money and that would be it...is what's chilling.
Posted by SmackDaniels
Gulf Breeze, FL
Member since Mar 2007
15134 posts
Posted on 3/9/18 at 8:38 pm to
My wife and I first date was "Devil wears Prada"

Zodiac was the second one.
Scared the shite out her!!!!

Downey Jr. was as usual in this.

Robert Graysmith: Does anybody ever call me names?
Paul Avery: What, you mean like "retard"?
Robert Graysmith: Yeah.
Paul Avery: No.
Posted by SmackDaniels
Gulf Breeze, FL
Member since Mar 2007
15134 posts
Posted on 3/9/18 at 8:48 pm to
Woman: Have you ever considered the killer might be Paul Avery?
Toschi: Frequently.

This was one of my favorite lines
Posted by TIGERSTORM
parts unknown
Member since Feb 2009
4505 posts
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:04 pm to
The Rewatchables Podcast did an episode on Zodiac a few months ago if anyone is interested in listening.
I think Zodiac is a masterpiece and have watched it many times.
Posted by Patrick_Bateman
Member since Jan 2012
17823 posts
Posted on 3/10/18 at 12:21 pm to
I see from the first page that I'm in the minority, but. . . I think Zodiac is very overrated.
Posted by chinese58
NELA. after 30 years in Dallas.
Member since Jun 2004
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Posted on 3/10/18 at 12:57 pm to
quote:

I think Zodiac is very overrated.


Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
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Posted on 3/10/18 at 8:52 pm to
Love it.
Posted by jdd48
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2012
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Posted on 3/11/18 at 12:24 pm to
quote:

caught this last night for the first time in a while and forgot how good it is.

Everyone in this movie is great, especially Ruffalo and Gyllenhall. Downy is great as well.

Has the classic Fincher look to it, case is fascinating to follow.

This might be my favorite Fincher movie behind Seven.

Thoughts on Zodiac?

Where do you place it in the Fincher canon?




Zodiac often gets tagged as one of the most underrated films of all time. It's definitely one of my favorites.
Posted by Crow Pie
Neuro ICU - Tulane Med Center
Member since Feb 2010
25294 posts
Posted on 3/11/18 at 2:05 pm to
quote:

The lake scene is probably the worst death scene I've ever watched

"Was the gun even loaded" he asked
Posted by Hobo Code
Member since Jan 2018
212 posts
Posted on 3/11/18 at 7:06 pm to
Loved it.
My favorite is the girl with the dragon tattoo.
Fincher was the only one who could make that movie good in my opinion.
Also, the weird mystery behind the author and what he may have known about the elite just added to the creepiness.
Posted by GeauxTigers_713
Texas
Member since Sep 2017
107 posts
Posted on 3/11/18 at 11:15 pm to
It’s a very good movie. Painfully underrated and under appreciated.
Posted by flvelo12
Palm Harbor, Florida
Member since Jan 2012
3314 posts
Posted on 3/13/18 at 7:25 pm to
Watched it again last night. Excellent film.

Dave Toschi Died Recently
Posted by VinegarStrokes
Georgia
Member since Oct 2015
13285 posts
Posted on 3/13/18 at 7:29 pm to
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Fincher was the only one who could make that movie good in my opinion.


Well...with the exception of the guy who made the entire trilogy already which are considered good movies.
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