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Zodiac

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In the late 1960s and 1970s, fear grips the city of San Francisco as a serial killer called Zodiac stalks its residents. Investigators (Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Edwards) and reporters (Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr.) become obsessed with learning the killer's identity and bringing him to justice. Meanwhile, Zodiac claims victim after victim and taunts the authorities with cryptic messages, cyphers and menacing phone calls.
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A quiet, dialogue-driven thriller that delivers with scene after scene of gut-wrenching anxiety. David Fincher also spends more time illustrating nuances of his characters and recreating the mood of the '70s than he does on gory details of murder.

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Adam Nayman The Ringer 10/04/2021
More than any American movie of the past decade, Zodiac accepts and embraces irresolvability, which may be why it's so hypnotically rewatchable. Go to Full Review
Namrata Joshi Outlook 01/25/2019
3/4
Downey Jr is perfect as the alcoholic wastrel of a crime reporter Paul Averi, as is Mark Raffalo as the dependable cop David. Go to Full Review
Christopher Orr The New Republic 09/18/2008
[W]here Se7en, with its stygian gloom and theatrical executions, inflated the serial killer genre to gothic proportions, Zodiac lets the air back out. It is methodical rather than macabre, clinical rather than cruel. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 12
5/5
Expert performances and an inventive visual palette make for an all-time great true crime mystery. Go to Full Review
Paul Mount Starburst Jul 25
4/5
Zodiac is a heavily dialogue-driven affair with endless scenes of powerful men arguing in offices. Fincher brings it all to the screen with his trademark attention to detail and tireless quest for truth and verisimilitude. Go to Full Review
Jack Walters Loud and Clear Reviews 01/18/2025
4.5/5
"Zodiac is David Fincher’s take on the investigative thriller, an astute character study that’s driven forward by the dark truth of the killer’s crimes." Go to Full Review
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Moira I 09/18/2022 Good thriller, fine cast See more Yaaron R @KompetenterMedi 16h A Mystery That Fades Instead of Lingers Zodiac is competently crafted and well acted, but rarely gripping. The film’s focus on how the investigation consumes everyone involved becomes repetitive, and its attempt to compress years of events into one narrative creates pacing problems. Potential suspects are teased through mild misdirection, yet the eventual reveal feels underwhelming rather than impactful. Nothing is outright terrible, but very little is memorable either. Zodiac ends up in an awkward middle space: watchable, respectable, and ultimately forgettable. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 2d Zodiac is a masterfully crafted true crime thriller that remains gripping from start to finish. The film is creepy, intense, and deeply immersive, never relying on cheap thrills to hold attention. Instead, it builds tension through atmosphere, precision, and obsession. Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a captivating performance, pulling the audience into his growing fixation with quiet intensity and focus. Mark Ruffalo brings grounded realism and emotional weight, while Robert Downey Jr. adds sharp intelligence and weary charm that elevates every scene he’s in. Together, they create a powerful ensemble that drives the film forward. The screenplay is exceptionally well written, balancing complexity with clarity while keeping viewers fully invested. The direction is confident and meticulous, allowing the story to unfold without shortcuts or easy answers. What truly sets Zodiac apart is its commitment to truth. It refuses to simplify the case, embracing ambiguity and frustration. See more Gabriel S @Sanarel Jan 19 Zodiac (2007) is a professional re-telling of the events surrounding the infamous serial killing dubbed homonymous, through the perspective of three individuals perhaps not key but definitely tied to the events. The film takes an interesting bold move by being strongly opinionated, and it pays off with the strong cast and their performances. If you have the stomach to endure the tension and some of the shocking scenes, you will find here a thrilling experience that shows that sometimes reality is already a movie. See more Paul S Jan 15 This movie is amazing! This movie perfectly mirrored the suspense and intrigue that any case like the Zodiac killer would bring. Throughout the entire movie, I was on the edge of my seat, trying to put the pieces together as the movie progressed. This is definitely one of my favorite crime movies I've watched. I definitely recommend it for crime, mystery, thriller, and drama fans! See more Rohit R Jan 13 Definition of "slow-burning". See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the late 1960s and 1970s, fear grips the city of San Francisco as a serial killer called Zodiac stalks its residents. Investigators (Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Edwards) and reporters (Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr.) become obsessed with learning the killer's identity and bringing him to justice. Meanwhile, Zodiac claims victim after victim and taunts the authorities with cryptic messages, cyphers and menacing phone calls.
Director
David Fincher
Producer
Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer, Bradley J. Fischer, James Vanderbilt, Ceán Chaffin
Screenwriter
James Vanderbilt, Robert Graysmith
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount, Phoenix Pictures, Warner Bros.
Rating
R (Drug Material|Brief Sexual Images|Language|Some Strong Killings)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 2, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$33.0M
Runtime
2h 37m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, Dolby SRD, SDDS, DTS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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