SummaryBased on the actual case files of one of the most intriguing unsolved crimes in the nation's history, Zodiac is a thriller from David Fincher, director of "Seven" and "Fight Club." 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. Th... Read More
Directed By:David Fincher
Written By:James Vanderbilt, Robert Graysmith
Zodiac
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79
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
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100
Its most impressive accomplishment is to gather a bewildering labyrinth of facts and suspicions over a period of years, and make the journey through this maze frightening and suspenseful.
91
In Zodiac, working from a script by James Vanderbilt, Fincher has decidedly toned down his act. His straight-ahead, methodical direction isn't as flagrantly unsettling as much of his previous work, but it's more psychologically layered. In this film, for the first time, we feel for his characters when they bleed.
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8.0
87% Positive
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11% Mixed
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11 Ratings
11 Ratings
Oct 29, 2024
10
This is the Zodiac speaking. David Fincher is the GOAT. This movie has excellent cinematography with an unsettling atmosphere, depicting real horror at times. The slow-burn pacing of Zodiac is great at keeping you engaged during its 2-hour-and-37-minute runtime. This movie also offers great character development. The costume design is outstanding, using testimony from Mike Mageau (the only person to survive the Zodiac killer), police reports, and crime scene photos to stay accurate to real-life events. The soundtrack and score are amazing. This film has outstanding, meticulous attention to detail. The set design is great, immersing you in the San Francisco Bay Area. The performances are fantastic, especially from Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr., and Jake Gyllenhaal. The story is extremely captivating and well-written, making it one of the most accurate “based on true events” movies ever. This proves that David Fincher is a great director. Remember, the Zodiac killer was never officially caught, so stay watchful—he could be out there right no
Aug 11, 2023
10
What this masterpiece excels at is that it doesn’t focus on the killings, or even the killer. It’s about the persuasiveness; the restless nights that are spent; the extreme determination to find something—anything—even though the hints fail them over and over.
88
This movie sends you into the night thinking, maybe even a little afraid. Bravo, Mr. Fincher.
83
It doesn't break ground like "Seven" or "Fight Club"; it's not a thrill ride like "Panic Room." But it's a mature, thoughtful and full-bodied movie that compensates for the demands it makes with the rewards of craftsmanship, rigor, skill and art.
75
The most provocative aspect of this compulsive riddle is how it resists closure. The end comes not when we have the answer, but when the movie reaches its irresolute end.
67
At 2 1/2 hours, the film is too long in the telling and too short on suspense.
50
That's exactly the problem with this movie: It's not about a killer, or his victims, or the manhunt or the cops. They're all in it, of course, more or less. But it's about a writer.
Mar 26, 2022
10
Saya sangat suka film apalagi film ini di ambil dari kisah nyata film ini sangat keren sekali
Apr 26, 2025
6
Film with a particular and well-made plot, which manages to keep the level of suspense and mystery high throughout the entire development of the film in a very effective way despite the long duration. Very appreciable
Production Company:
- Paramount Pictures
- Warner Bros.
- Phoenix Pictures
Release Date:Mar 2, 2007
Duration:2 h 37 m
Rating:R
Tagline:There's more than one way to lose your life to a killer
Awards
Online Film & Television Association
• 7 Nominations
Indiewire Critics' Poll
• 6 Nominations
Golden Schmoes Awards
• 6 Nominations
