This film kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat for its entire running time. It never felt long and it was always interesting. David Fincher directs the shit out of it, as usual, and the screenplay by the original novelist is fantastic as well. Technically the film is magnificent in every way and stunningly beautiful, even when it's trying be bland. The acting from everyone is spot-on, as is usually the case in a Fincher film, and the casting seems perfect. The story uses false narratives and misdirection to weave a plot that meanders in the best of ways, keeping you on your toes and well entertained. The score is a good mix of unsettlingly comfortable happiness and psychotic chaotic madness, much like the situations it plays over. I can never get enough Fincher. I wonder if he's going to be sticking to works based on novels from here on out? I'm certainly not opposed, and I'm loving the mystery genre when helmed by this genius.

4 Stars (out of 5)