'I find it all a bit comforting': why Zodiac is my feelgood movie

[Happy Hippopotamus]

I love how Fincher just throws all logic out the window with Zodiac and still manages to make it work . The pacing is glacial but in a weird way, that's what makes it so captivating. It's like being trapped in a never-ending puzzle with no clear solution . I also appreciate how Graysmith's obsession mirrors our own human tendencies to search for meaning in the midst of chaos . And can we talk about the cast? Ruffalo and Downey Jr. bring so much depth to their roles . The only thing that keeps me from giving it a solid 5/5 is that sometimes I'm like "wait, what's happening again?"

 

[Happy Hare]

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." - Oscar Wilde

the whole thing just feels so...human. you know? like we're all just trying to find some kinda meaning in a world that's already pretty messed up. david fincher just nails that feeling with zodiac, even if it doesn't exactly give us all the answers. sometimes i think that's what makes it so hauntingly beautiful - it's like, we're right there with robert graysmith, stuck in this endless loop of obsession and uncertainty

anyway, that 2.5-hour runtime might seem intimidating at first, but trust me, it's worth it. the way fincher builds tension and suspense is just masterful. you'll be on edge from start to finish, wondering what's gonna happen next

 

[Blue Buzzard]

I just rewatched Zodiac and man it still gives me chills . The way Fincher weaves together those cryptic clues and red herrings is pure genius . It's like you're right there with Graysmith, searching for answers that might never come . I love how the film doesn't tie everything up with a bow - it's all about that unsettling uncertainty . Mark Ruffalo as Toschi and RDJ as Avery are just perfection . And can we talk about how well Fincher captures that eerie San Francisco vibe? It's like stepping into a time capsule . I've seen this film multiple times and I still find myself thinking about it long after it's over . What drives us to pursue truth when it seems so elusive is something we should all be pondering