Average Bufph Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo
2007
Between 1968 and 1983, a San Francisco cartoonist becomes an amateur detective obsessed with tracking down the Zodiac Killer, an unidentified individual who terrorizes Northern California with a killing spree.
David Fincher's 'Zodiac' is a meticulous examination of the infamous Zodiac killer case. The film's procedural accuracy and psychological depth are commendable. It mirrors the methodical approach of a true investigation, something I appreciate from my years in law enforcement. The film's pacing is deliberate, much like the real-life hunt for the Zodiac, and it doesn't shy away from the frustration and dead ends that are part of such a pursuit. The performances are solid, with Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey Jr. delivering nuanced portrayals of journalists chasing the story. The film's cold, desaturated palette effectively captures the era and the grim nature of the case. A stark reminder that sometimes, the truth is more elusive than fiction.
