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Zodiac

Zodiac

2007
Drama, Crime
2h 37m
As a serial killer terrifies the San Francisco Bay Area and taunts police with his ciphers and letters, investigators in four jurisdictions search for the murderer. The case will become an obsession for four men as their lives and careers are built and destroyed by the endless trail of clues.

Directed by:

David Fincher

Screenwriter:

Robert Graysmith, James Vanderbilt

Starring:

Dermot Mulroney, Brian Cox, Philip Baker Hall, Elias Koteas, Robert Downey Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal, John Carroll Lynch, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Edwards, Pell James, John Terry, Chloë Sevigny

Genres:

Drama, Crime, Mystery, History

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Zodiac

2007
Drama, Crime
2h 37m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 28 Mar 2016
95
91st
Enthralling, absorbing procedural. Evokes its time and place so well I felt I'd lived in 1970s San Francisco for 3 hours. Skillfully distills an incredibly complex investigation into a coherent narrative, leading to an unconventional yet satisfying ending. A near-masterpiece.
Rated 28 Mar 2016
kasperlKasperL
Rated 02 Feb 2012
85
94th
Making this about where dedication meets obsession was a wise choice. It could so easily have been "just Fincher's lesser serial killer film". Between Oscar-worthy performers Ruffalo and Downey Jr. and a wonderful variety of character actors, he's garnered his best cast so far. The interrogation of Leigh is intense, the basement scene positively chilling. The long running time is essential because it helps to convey the procedural nature of crime solving. Holds up really well on repeat viewing.
Rated 02 Feb 2012
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 05 Nov 2021
100
97th
Director David Fincher is so ahead of the curve that he made a true crime saga a decade before it was fashionable. Zodiac includes his Greatest Hits--including a hyper focused individual aiming for a goal that only they can understand. And his love of New Hollywood Cinema shines; including the All The President's Men newsroom, 70's Paramount logo, and David Shire jazz piano score. It's an amazingly well-made film, although I'm not sure the unresolved mystery makes it a fun crowd-pleasing movie.
Rated 05 Nov 2021
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 11 Aug 2007
70
84th
Nothing like I expected, there is no need to judge Zodiac on any special expectations. The characters are not shallow, nowhere extraordinary, but they are quite consistent and well acted. Fincher takes his time in this one, we are not forcefully driven into murder mystery, infact most of the time we are not interested in who the murderer and what his motive is. The movie prevails in setting the pace, period portrayal and its subtle use of CGI composites.
Rated 11 Aug 2007
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 17 May 2014
94
78th
Very smart and well made mystery movie. Fincher proves to be one of the greatest directors working today once again with Zodiac, a well-crafted, smartly written, if not just a little long piece of film history from the 2000's. Only drags a little bit really. Worth one watch.
Rated 17 May 2014
overratedoverrated
Rated 10 Jan 2010
98
99th
One of the few films that has eaten away at me for a long time after watching in the cinema. Fincher delivers up a methodical investigation that is as chilling (the sound of endless telephones in an office now creeps me out) as it is ambitious in scope - in essence it's more about the obsession with truth & narratives rather than the murders themselves. Some may find this opaque and meandering, I was riveted the whole way through. Not only is this Fincher's best, it's in the top 5 of the 2000's.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
terrymacterrymac
Rated 05 Mar 2020
81
87th
An impeccably made and cast procedural drama, with a couple of nasty moments to pique the interest. It was long, but didn't feel overlong. Probably raised more questions than answers for me, and it really reminded me of another similar film about the Zodiac I'd seen a while ago (can't remember which one), but I'd probably watch this one again. Recommended.
Rated 05 Mar 2020
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 09 Jul 2009
89
88th
Less about what compels a man to do evil, and more about what compels another man to decipher the compulsion. The beauty is, you're brought along with it, making you complicit in the protagonists' downfall. With great performances, fantastic distancing cinematography and a pitch-perfect setting (mutton chops!), this is the only 2.5 hour film in recent memory that didn't have me drifting.
Rated 09 Jul 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 29 Apr 2009
5
93rd
It may not correctly be called a horror film, per se, but this movie terrifies me. It's a deep dive down the rabbit hole; of an unknown but all-consuming force of depravity, of compulsion, obsession, paranoia. An engrossing balance struck between hard case history procedural and moody dramatization. The attention to detail never falters even beneath the breadth of its wide sprawl. There's so much to digest in this three hours, it's easy to think a little longer still might have been even better.
Rated 29 Apr 2009
doctor7doctor7
Rated 20 Oct 2007
92
95th
I think I can safely say I consider this Fincher's best work. It's suspenseful without being overbearing and unbelievably entertaining, even when you know the outcome of the film. Gyllenhaal has the personality of a odd and socially outcast person down to perfection. Robert Downey Jr. is certainly on a career revival as his performance in this is fantastic as well. A definite must for a Fincher fan, a suspense fan or someone that likes films "based on real events" to actually feel real.
Rated 20 Oct 2007
filliganFilligan
Rated 18 Mar 2007
88
72nd
This film demands you pay attention through its 2 hr. 40 min. run so that you can keep up with it, but doing so certainly rewards the viewer. Convoluted but captivating, Fincher is still a master at drawing you in and not releasing you until the credits. The thrills, though few, are really pulse-pounding and Downey Jr. is absolutely wonderful.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 09 Mar 2007
90
92nd
This film deserved to be a huge hit. It deserved Oscars. I am convinced that time will show that this film, not Fight Club, is David Fincher's masterpiece. Fantastic performances (this film got me back on RDJ's team long before Iron Man) and you can tell the crew really did their research. I love the creepily shot night scenes and the subtle costuming and set designs that illustrate the passage of time.
Rated 09 Mar 2007
amerigoamerigo
Rated 08 Feb 2021
74
34th
How does this film warrant so much praise? How did the BBC decide that this was the 12th best film of the 21st century!? All it is is standard-fare true crime drama that's half a step away from a bland, overlong documentary. Yes, it was well-acted but Fincher's unwavering commitment to realism makes watching this flick little different from consuming a whole damn textbook on an increasingly obscure subject.
Rated 08 Feb 2021
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 03 Jul 2020
90
92nd
A film of obsessions. That lady just would not let go of overalls. Bullit wanting his animal crackers. Donovan releasing Hurdy Gurdy Man to the delight of every budding serial killer.
Rated 03 Jul 2020
evranaevrana
Rated 24 May 2020
81
75th
Fincher excels in creating a claustrophobic feeling that is unrelated with an enclosed space. The first hour or so was really dynamite; I really enjoyed the neurotic energy of Graysmith character and Downey Jr. has its own way of interpreting arrogance. Then as usual for true stories it petered out a bit; but all in all it was a great timepiece and the Zodiac phenomenon is worth to be studied a bit; it was maybe one of the first manifestations of media hype.
Rated 24 May 2020
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 20 Mar 2009
5
91st
One of the most sprawling films I've seen. The continually building mountain of evidence and massive cast of characters reminds me of JFK, though with less of a hurtling intensity (at least until the film's final sequences). Despite its somewhat workmanlike portrayal of police investigation, this has some of the most intense and creepy scenes I've seen in any thriller. Fincher took a risk with this but it payed off big time.
Rated 20 Mar 2009
jebJeb
Rated 26 Oct 2008
90
79th
Fincher's outstanding follow-up to "Panic Room". Very engaging serial killer film, and this revived Robert Downey Jr.'s career. All-in-all a comprehensive, highly recommended crime thriller.
Rated 26 Oct 2008
mrxMrx
Rated 25 Mar 2008
91
56th
An ethralling, entertaining, and realistic look at one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in this country's history. Downey and Gyllenhaal both give amazing performances, and the multiple storylines mostly succeed in showing us the many different theories and perceptions about the Zodiac killer. Too bad the police story isn't nearly as interesting as the story involving the reporters or the cartoonist.
Rated 25 Mar 2008
farzanFarzan
Rated 17 Aug 2007
59
44th
A pretty fantastic mystery early on, but eventually, it just begins to drag on and on. One thing that really pissed me off about Zodiac was how often they would tell you '2 1/2 years later' and '23 years later.' It honestly felt like the case of the Zodiac took about a century.
Rated 17 Aug 2007
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 05 Jun 2007
80
77th
Solid film about all the events surrounding the Zodiac, but ultimately about what happens to people when they get obsessed. Great work from everyone involved.
Rated 05 Jun 2007
willofgaiawillofgaia
Rated 05 Mar 2007
85
58th
Fantastically eerie and always tense, this film features three fantastic performances from the leading actors. Fincher wisely concentrates on the details and not the gore, and makes a film far scarier and frightening than any "horror" film in the last few years.
Rated 05 Mar 2007
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 02 Aug 2016
80
86th
Great movie, but it DOES drag a little bit after the halfway point. Gyllenhaal and the period-work are outstanding!
Rated 02 Aug 2016
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 20 Dec 2014
84
77th
So here's my new movie idea. Strange murders start happening in Hollywood. One day a film buff notices that seemingly unrelated murders in the paper have a connection, they can loosely be tied to movies. He takes it to the cops and they start pouring over unsolved murders and find a bunch that fit into this pattern. In the end the murderer is David Fincher and he gives a super creepy monologue about how his experiments are what made him such a great serial killer film maker. Give me my Oscar.
Rated 20 Dec 2014
rayRay
Rated 15 Aug 2011
95
96th
FIncher is just the man. This film is stylish, well paced, engaging, superbly well acted, beautiful cinematography...just superb. Fincher is the -man-.
Rated 15 Aug 2011
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 21 Jul 2011
67
81st
Turns from a typical murder mystery to a story of unfulfilled obsession. Incredibly well made, tense, strongly acted, and filmed with a dark aesthetic that complements the plot. However, if I'm being 100% honest, I have to say I slightly prefer the conclusive justice that Dirty Harry delivers.
Rated 21 Jul 2011
djrossdjross
Rated 13 May 2009
65
71st
Some excellent performances (especially by Downey and Ruffalo) in a generally well done investigation of an investigation. Gyllenhaal's protagonist is perhaps not as intriguing as intended, but the movie mostly holds the viewer's interest for the duration of its lengthy running time, gradually building a certain amount of tension. Effective without being astounding.
Rated 13 May 2009
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 27 Jul 2008
95
97th
The Zodiac case is one of the most intriguing psychological cases in U.S. criminological history. The complex intricacies which the killer breaks down into such simple actions are truly fantastic. Robert Graysmith's life is both built up and destroyed by the man who seems to be able to control his mind and moods at will. Superbly acted all around (especially Gyllenhaal & Downey, Jr.), perfectly cast, excellently shot, with writing that was gripping and exciting. Zodiac is nearly a perfect film.
Rated 27 Jul 2008
ytadelYtadel
Rated 21 Jan 2008
8
93rd
A comprehensive, highly engaging crime drama. Sure, it's convoluted and offers plenty of loose and dead ends which can occasionally frustrate, but that's like a real crime investigation. There's very little in the way of horror or thrills here, so I can see how it failed to connect with the drooling segment of middle America, but it's a fascinating (and pretty thorough) work with a particularly stellar turn from Robert Downey Jr.
Rated 21 Jan 2008
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 23 Jun 2007
100
90th
This movie, quite simply, has absolutely everything. Runs for nearly 3 hours but holds you tight until the very end. You're not bored for a single second. Filled with interesting characters, the plot works on an vast amount of levels and the casting and acting is nothing short of genius. I take my hat off for Mr Fincher and congratulate everyone involved.
Rated 23 Jun 2007
maryplayfairMaryPlayfair
Rated 01 Jul 2021
70
42nd
Robert Downey Junior plays a Robert Downey Junior type much to the chagrin of me
Rated 01 Jul 2021
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 08 Jun 2021
7
99th
Every obsession that you let get out of hand leads you to one point. You're friend/familyless staring at an old fat man in a hardware store. One of the best Hollywood films of the past 30(?)Years and for sure the best ending.
Rated 08 Jun 2021
waltermittyWalterMitty
Rated 24 May 2021
83
79th
The rhythm isn't particularly high, and the character's presence is unbalanced. Anyway, even watching the director's cut version I was glued to the screen for the entire duration: Fincher knows how to entertain the spectator, even without a single action scene, narrating the obsessions of the people with thrilling talent
Rated 24 May 2021
dogeatmoondogeatmoon
Rated 16 Oct 2020
80
77th
A concerning lack of Ted Cruz...
Rated 16 Oct 2020
corbadCorbad
Rated 04 Aug 2020
65
42nd
Feels even longer than its 150 minutes, like two films back-to-back, and the second film is deep in the shadow of the first: Graysmith's self-insert obsession simply isn't as interesting as the original investigation. While both films are polished and skillfully crafted, the final hour really drags and I have to wonder if the narrative conceit of the desperate writer is the mistake.
Rated 04 Aug 2020
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 29 Jul 2020
8
80th
Too long? Nah, could've used another hour-I mean, that's how long I spent googling the Zodiac afterwards anyways. It's that sort of mystery-complex, endless, with countless players and procedures to dissect, and the film with its excellent technique, turns, and script (the time jumps feel natural; the third-act lens shift to Graysmith works well; Avery's arc feels like it's cut short though) captures it all with a remarkable sense of cohesion (a couple loose threads along the way) and momentum.
Rated 29 Jul 2020
vv238vv238
Rated 21 Sep 2018
83
89th
David Fincher takes the tale of the Zodiac Killer and stretches it to the point of tedium but it is still too engaging to notice. The casting is superb as everyone so effortlessly slips into their characters. The pace is hypnotic and it sucks you into this dark underworld which exists right before us. My only complaint is that the plot occasionally loses momentum but this is a small complaint.
Rated 21 Sep 2018
twincinematwincinema
Rated 24 Sep 2017
85
85th
I love films like this, because it's a somewhat fictionalized telling of a true story. The film clearly believes a specific person is the Zodiac killer, and it does shape my own view of who I think the person is, even if it's probably not that person. But the film doesn't present any other option, it's OBVIOUSLY that person. I don't know where I was going with this.
Rated 24 Sep 2017
kingjohnbbqKingjohnbbq
Rated 31 Aug 2017
80
37th
(spoilers) I liked learning all over again about the Zodiac from the perspective of this film. Such an interesting case, but with no real climax (considering he was never caught) it definitely teeters off. Not really the movies fault, but still the subject material makes for a lackluster ending where we all end up feeling just as empty as the characters in the movie.
Rated 31 Aug 2017
markjpMArkjp
Rated 24 Aug 2016
90
90th
One of Finchers best. Dedication turning to obsession in a slow burning bad dream. An unpleasant atmosphere that'll stick with you for days if not longer.
Rated 24 Aug 2016
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 11 Aug 2014
70
47th
I find much of this kind of unremarkable. Sure it's an interesting story, but the film is kind of painstaking until Gyllenhaal's character becomes obsessed and the film picks up a bit. I know it's based on a book, but if I wanted an extensive case history, I would rather it come from a documentary.
Rated 11 Aug 2014
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 18 Jul 2014
85
86th
I read the book back in the day, and I remember simultaneously thinking it was either the shitty dildo guy or just some dude taking credit for unrelated murders he didn't actually commit. Actually, I just wanted to type "shitty dildo guy". It's weird that I held that in my head for so long. The movie was pretty good in that it wasn't overly credulous about shitty dildo guy being the killer. I mean, it was a little credulous. but it worked for dramatic purposes. Shitty dildo guy.
Rated 18 Jul 2014
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 08 Sep 2013
75
74th
What sort of ruined this for me was the fact that they focused on the red herring of the case for at least a half hour and made that the most intense part. I felt kind of cheated when that was all for nothing. If it was Arthur Lee Allen the whole time then why did they emphasize the projectionist and that "Rick" guy so much if it was just a false lead all along? Oh that's right, because they needed to have a creepy basement scene with an eccentric man and a protagonist running for his life.
Rated 08 Sep 2013
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 17 Jan 2012
86
88th
A strong thriller from Fincher that effortlessly switches gears halfway through to focus more on an exploration of obsession, and still manages to maintain tension throughout.
Rated 17 Jan 2012
dmbbearcatdmbbearcat
Rated 07 Jun 2011
88
83rd
Underrated and just really well-done. But we expect nothing less from David Fincher, who has established himself as one of Hollywood's premier directors.
Rated 07 Jun 2011
scorpusScorpus
Rated 27 Apr 2011
87
87th
An incredible thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat for most of the film
Rated 27 Apr 2011
guy-piranhaguy piranha
Rated 21 Feb 2011
65
54th
It has every upside that fincher's directing can offer, yet the material does not allow it to be more than an enhanced documentary. Which wouldn't be a bad thing, if it could offer more than clichéd murder routines and some semi-interesting characters poking around in the dark.
Rated 21 Feb 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
73
88th
Excellent crime thriller that shows Fincher continuing to mature into one of the better directors working today. Is insanely long but really only drags in a few places.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
andaybandayb
Rated 24 May 2010
75
86th
fincher knows how to tell a story. despite its long running time. the movie manages to keep the attention till the end, which is a remarkable feat. The plot gradually gets out of hand, and leaves a lot of loose ends here and there, but that is actually the essence of the story. it keeps you in the limbo, guessing for hours on a case that was never solved. This is not se7en, nor fight club, but in a sense it's more mature and subtle.
Rated 24 May 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 12 Feb 2010
89
80th
This is an excellent film with a dozen good performances and superb period atmosphere. Downey, Gyllenhall and Ruffalo are all very fine.
Rated 12 Feb 2010
sportyjaysportyjay
Rated 10 Feb 2010
83
95th
It is long but i didn't notice the length when i was watching it, i was entertained throughout. Perhaps not knowing the outcome of the real events helped my enjoyment of the film because i was guessing who Zodiac was the whole time. There was also a lot of quality acting taking place here. Very solid all around.
Rated 10 Feb 2010
lukey86lukey86
Rated 05 Jan 2010
100
93rd
The best film of the 00s. Every time I have watched this film I loved it more than before. It is such a wonderful film. A shame that Oscar ignored it.
Rated 05 Jan 2010
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 13 Oct 2009
85
92nd
Fincher revisits the serial killer genre, but ventures down a more realistically somber road than he did with Seven. Though it may be less "pure" than Seven it offers a refreshing take on the agonizingly long, unrewarding and loose-ended hunt for a unknown serial killers.
Rated 13 Oct 2009
egbertsouseEgbertSouse
Rated 03 Apr 2009
95
89th
Immersive story, brilliantly plotted and acted, and scary.
Rated 03 Apr 2009
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 10 Jan 2009
54
10th
Really not my genre/script/actors (all awful). Too much nonsense talking and too many predictable shots/scenes. Only the scene at Vaughn's house held my interest.
Rated 10 Jan 2009
ashwilliamsAshWilliams
Rated 23 Sep 2008
89
87th
Mesmerizing movie and, yes, it worked so much better for focusing on the intricate details of the procedural. Leave it to Fincher to make every single detail count.
Rated 23 Sep 2008
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 29 Jul 2008
90
89th
Brilliant follow up to the tepid Panic Room, director Fincher, writer Vanderbilt, and the cast recreate an unsolved crime...And those who are destroyed in its wake. Somewhat harmed by its release date shortly after the new year, the film was shunned by the Oscars. Of course, then again, the Oscars are shite anymore.
Rated 29 Jul 2008
boobjuiceBoobjuice
Rated 13 May 2008
86
88th
I'm not one of those assholes who obsesses over serial killers so I can seem dark and intense, but this was an excellent serial killer film. Jake Gyllenhal poring and sweating over mountains of tedious files, graphics, and paperwork somehow yields a fascinating film. Who knew?
Rated 13 May 2008
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 26 Mar 2008
5
96th
A period film that's so engaging you easily forget that it's a period film. I watched this right before bed, which is usually a terrible idea, but I had no trouble staying awake for the entire three hour run time. Stupidly overlooked by the academy.
Rated 26 Mar 2008
manhattaManhatta
Rated 30 Dec 2007
94
86th
A great crime procedural, with some scary early scenes and then a lot of great detective work. An amazing true story.
Rated 30 Dec 2007
jmboschJMBosch
Rated 27 Dec 2007
92
95th
Very high quality crime suspense film. Fincher does very good when he's working with talent, as in this film. The cinematography and digital camerawork is almost impeccable. A massive undertaking that does not disappoint.
Rated 27 Dec 2007
budleonardBudLeonard
Rated 28 Oct 2007
100
94th
The best film of 2007.
Rated 28 Oct 2007
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 17 Sep 2007
95
92nd
Fincher has always filled the screen with impressive visuals, but I'd argue this represents the first time he's backed it up with genuinely substantive, intelligent, committed storytelling. Zodiac is ambitious and gripping, serious without being self-important, and inspired in its intellectual commitment. The tone and tenor are exactly right and Fincher lathers the screen in meticulous period details that enhance the sense of time and place. This is a great film.
Rated 17 Sep 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 09 Sep 2007
80
66th
Fincher's best film since Se7en. I get the feeling that Gyllenhall plays it a little quirkier than he needs to, but it works. You get drawn into his obsession. Fincher's most interesting touch is the way he amps up the background noise, which adds a layer of uneasiness (although it occasionally makes the dialogue difficult to hear). Overall, it's a little longer than it needs to be, and it's not a masterpiece or anything. But it's quite engaging, well-constructed, and makes good use of its cast.
Rated 09 Sep 2007
td888td888
Rated 17 Jul 2007
20
9th
This film starts out interesting, but fails completely in the middle. It goes on, and on and nothing interesting happens. It's way too long (almost 3 hours!) Only the last bit is mildly interesting (if you're still awake). I gave Downey Jr one last shot (after Kiss Kiss Bang Bang), but he's defintely not one of my favourite actors. I'll stay away from his films. I guess this movie is interesting if you know/experienced the time when the zodiac killer was active. Otherwise, stay away...
Rated 17 Jul 2007
bricksBricks
Rated 16 Jul 2007
47
20th
Felt like it would never end... I suppose it would've been a little more satisfying if I did not know the outcome going in, or if there would've been some kind of climax. All in all, very mediocre. The only interesting part of the movie was Downey Jr's character.
Rated 16 Jul 2007
brando814brando814
Rated 02 May 2007
100
98th
A perfectly calibrated story about the obsessions that drive and define us. Well cast and performed it never misses a beat.
Rated 02 May 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 18 Mar 2007
68
38th
Entertaining movie but ridiculously flawed. Feels like two movies loosely connected together. The first half of the movie is unengaging at all and the second half tries to be way more intense than it actually is. Could have been great but winds up barely, if at all, scraping merely good.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 16 Mar 2007
100
98th
God, this movie is engaging. I never lost interest and didn't realize until after that it comes in at just under three hours. Told like an episode of Law and Order meets Se7en, it was right up my alley. The acting, superb, even from bit players. Too good to miss.
Rated 16 Mar 2007
darrenDarren
Rated 31 May 2022
99
99th
One of a kind in the way it examines a AMERICAN obsession with violence, celebrity and the way media intersect with it. How American media mythologizes violence to a point where it doesn’t even matter if the zodiac is a real person they’re already making movies. each character has a downfall beset by the zodiac even if they don’t see it. Wouldn’t be obsession if you could see the downfall. The movie aesthetically intertwined with the history of crime and Bay Area movies/fincher’s own obsessions.
Rated 31 May 2022
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 24 Oct 2021
80
79th
Rather daring to make a movie about a real serial killer and then turn it into (what could be a boring) police procedural, especially one based on an as-yet-unsolved set of murders. The second half, though, is oddly hypnotic, as we see how the killer's obsession is transferred to others. Ruffalo puts in a particularly noteworthy performance.
Rated 24 Oct 2021
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 17 Sep 2021
5
73rd
maybe 'cause it's my first viewing since MEMORIES OF MURDER became a favourite, but it's more over-written and acted then i remembered in a '70s hollywood kinda way. still love how it's shot, paced and the overall frustrating chilling shape of it. john carroll lynch dominates my memory of the film so it blew my mind to discover he essentially just has one speaking scene in the whole thing. really brings to life that toschi quote: "soon as that guy walked in the door, I knew it was him".
Rated 17 Sep 2021
hssnozdagghssnozdagg
Rated 26 May 2021
85
82nd
Hard to make such admirable achievement with a dead-ended murderer story.
Rated 26 May 2021
soixistSoixist
Rated 30 Mar 2021
87
82nd
Really Good
Rated 30 Mar 2021
ajaywAjayw
Rated 13 Feb 2021
74
66th
A great cast and good story. It slows down a bit towards the end and could be 30 -45 mins shorter, but entertaining nonetheless.
Rated 13 Feb 2021
fuatarslanfuatarslan
Rated 05 Jan 2021
70
6th
Needlesly long.
Rated 05 Jan 2021
flshmbflshmb
Rated 14 Oct 2020
90
80th
Suspenseful throughout the movie. The character of R. Downey Jr. could have had a more prominent role in the second half.
Rated 14 Oct 2020
dabigbabyDaBigBaby
Rated 02 Oct 2020
86
48th
Very good movie in the mystery genre. based on a series of true events. which makes the ending a bit disappointing.
Rated 02 Oct 2020
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 29 Sep 2020
85
85th
A smart piece that's less murder schlock violence, and more obsession compulsion thinking. Not so much about the killer himself as it is about the various people trying to unmask him. Fascinating.
Rated 29 Sep 2020
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 13 Sep 2020
76
61st
Over the course of three different decades, Jake Gyllenhaal not once changes his general appearance. Give me a break.
Rated 13 Sep 2020
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 07 Sep 2020
70
70th
It is slow-moving at times yet somehow still in a bit of a rush to cram all the facts in (for instance, the investigation's obsessive nature is an interesting side of the movie but never gets to sink in as much as it could). But it's also well-directed, intriguing and boosted by a very good cast. The absence of any redeeming finale, given that Zodiac's identity remains unknown in real life, is arguably its Achilles heel, although the tense Marshall/Vaughn subplot does act in lieu of a crescendo.
Rated 07 Sep 2020
edwardedward
Rated 11 Aug 2020
22
31st
Great cast with a dull story that drags and drags, and then it's over. There isn't much else to say. The first 20 minutes are done very well, particularly with how the murder scenes are handled, but it quickly nosedives and never redeems itself. Clocking in at 2.5 hours is absurd. There isn't nearly enough material to fill the space. It loses focus and gets distracted on a continuous loop. I get that the film is trying to elicit the frustration, but that doesn't make for an entertaining film.
Rated 11 Aug 2020
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 31 Jul 2020
80
74th
The problem with this story is that just about everybody; the cops, even the perp, had lost all interest in it way before the 20yrs time frame depicted. Its only the obsession of a few, and the strange ciphers involved, that make it anything other than a routine story of a few unsolved murders. It is to Finchers credit that he is able to make a 2.5hr film out of this, which is gripping, and intiquing. The audio let the film down, as I struggled to hear what was being said, but thats not unique!
Rated 31 Jul 2020
thatyoungmthatyoungm
Rated 12 Jul 2020
83
19th
As a film, Zodiac is at the top of its craft, expertly directed by Fincher and with every intricate detail of the long investigation detailed. That may be where the movie gets derailed as entertainment, as it does drag at parts as Fincher lingers on some of the investigation's minutia. Gylenhaal and Downey Jr. hold a lot of the film together with their twin spirals into obsession with the case, but I do feel the film could have benefited from some shaving in editing.
Rated 12 Jul 2020
mixmaxtermixmaxter
Rated 11 Jun 2020
80
41st
damn, hard to believe it really is ted cruz
Rated 11 Jun 2020
feublofeublo
Rated 26 Apr 2020
75
41st
Goes to show the truth of an event will change course of one's life pursuing the absolute. Love it's pace that gradually suspends you into obsession with the Zodiac.
Rated 26 Apr 2020
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 10 Apr 2020
81
78th
81.4
Rated 10 Apr 2020
despovoadordespovoador
Rated 24 Feb 2020
75
65th
one of the top 3 donnie darko timelines
Rated 24 Feb 2020
braddad68braddad68
Rated 31 Dec 2019
96
91st
Sorry it took me so long to see this one. Great ensemble cast and a compelling drama about a real life serial killer.
Rated 31 Dec 2019
bondyBondy
Rated 26 Sep 2019
8
86th
How can people be so heartless?
Rated 26 Sep 2019
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 26 Dec 2018
96
90th
A
Rated 26 Dec 2018
hughesj11hughesj11
Rated 06 Dec 2018
90
93rd
A tense picture that is gripping and entertaining which showcases David Fincher's ability to bring to life true stories.
Rated 06 Dec 2018
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 23 Oct 2018
85
90th
In light of recent evidence against Ted Cruz I feel like it's time we got a sequel.
Rated 23 Oct 2018
acarstena.carsten
Rated 13 May 2018
85
69th
A dialogue-heavy lengthy movie that builds up its value through a superb directing by Fincher and a carefully crafted, Noir-like, 70s atmosphere.
Rated 13 May 2018
hadleyreisHadleyreis
Rated 07 Apr 2018
86
89th
But what does 86 mean?
Rated 07 Apr 2018
arberwaticusArberwaticus
Rated 25 Mar 2018
87
44th
A pretty interesting look into someone investigating the Zodiac Killer.
Rated 25 Mar 2018
marcelloc2marcelloc2
Rated 08 Mar 2018
70
42nd
ulffers1ulffers1
Rated 17 Jan 2018
85
44th
Great, intriguing, a little slow on the back end.
Rated 17 Jan 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 08 Jan 2018
87
70th
Zodiac is probably the slowest build of all David Fincher's films. Which can be off putting. It benefits from an amazing 1970s atmosphere and a thrilling fact based story. It can be hard to follow on occasion. But for those who are paying attention, the payoff is quiet but extremely effective.
Rated 08 Jan 2018
pratchett3Pratchett3
Rated 16 Sep 2017
8
71st
good. blatant color-grading though.
Rated 16 Sep 2017
mist600Mist600
Rated 24 Jul 2017
73
36th
I'm not an expert but I'd guess this is probably the best film that can be made of this topic. Direction, screenplay, performances...all = never below V high level professional & sometimes excellent. Morally respectable & respectful (as far as I know) of real life case & people. THAT is it's drawback as ENTERTAINMENT: it cannot, for me, totally capture or evoke desire 4 repeat viewings. There cannot be much fear/tension or resolution. So, I deeply admire but least enjoy this 1 of Fincher's films
Rated 24 Jul 2017

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