This got a 4 star from me and I felt as though I was being generous. That generosity was a nod to the casting. That is however, aside from Kiera "I-can't-act" Knightly. She fails as our female protagonist as there's such little depth behind her acting.
Anyone who is even remotely familiar with David Finchers works (such as Seven, Zodiac, or Mind Hunter) will at first glance be asking themselves if this film was created by him due to both the subject matter and the way in which is was shot...:
Then a minute will pass before they realize, there is no way David Fincher would be this horrendously sloppy or choose such a dull script + score.
A wonderful movie is not JUST about a decent story + screenplay. It's also about the tone that's set with music, lighting, editing and of course the actors on screen. Matt Ruskin obviously adores Fincher and wanted to create something memorable here, but I hope he realizes that no one can replicate a great. If you want to watch a film that acts as a homage to Fincher, look no further. If you're looking for a good movie, move along.
Anyone who is even remotely familiar with David Finchers works (such as Seven, Zodiac, or Mind Hunter) will at first glance be asking themselves if this film was created by him due to both the subject matter and the way in which is was shot...:
Then a minute will pass before they realize, there is no way David Fincher would be this horrendously sloppy or choose such a dull script + score.
A wonderful movie is not JUST about a decent story + screenplay. It's also about the tone that's set with music, lighting, editing and of course the actors on screen. Matt Ruskin obviously adores Fincher and wanted to create something memorable here, but I hope he realizes that no one can replicate a great. If you want to watch a film that acts as a homage to Fincher, look no further. If you're looking for a good movie, move along.