It is a portrait of a perfect marriage: the doting, strong husband and the beautiful, intelligent wife. They may seem perfect from the outside, but what happens in the intimate crevices of a marriage behind close doors?

In “Gone Girl”, Nick Dunne returns home on his fifth wedding anniversary to discover his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Her disappearance causes great concern among the residents of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Amy is an important figure due to the fact her parents fictionalized her as a child prodigy in a popular book series. With growing pressure from the police and media frenzy, the fingers begin to point towards Nick in suspicion that he murdered his idolized wife.

Author and screenwriter Gillian Flynn’s beloved novel was devoured by millions and quickly rose to the top of the New York Times Best Sellers List. Many fans were uneasy when they heard the book would become a film. Rest assured, there was no better man for this job than director David Fincher.
Fincher makes the mysterious maze of “Gone Girl” into nothing short of a masterpiece. The film fits perfectly amongst Fincher’s other notable works, including “Fight Club”, “Seven”, and “The Social Network”.

Fincher brings the twists and turns of the story to life. We hear the narration of Amy’s diary entries, which relate moments in her relationship with Nick. The jump between present and past is seamless and keeps the story moving forward. Along with the striking cinematography, the film has a crime-scene like element to it; every single detail seems important.

Fincher creates a memorable satire of the media in “Gone Girl”. At first, Nick (Ben Affleck) seems innocent. Yet, as the media picks him apart, the idea that he has killed Amy is planted into the audience’s heads.

Each character in the film is remarkably portrayed. Most notably, Rosamund Pike’s performance as Amy will send chills down your spine. Pike’s precise characterization of Amy’s psychotic personality is unnerving.
This film is a must see for those that have read the book, and even for those who are unfamiliar with the story.

Fincher’s creation will have you thinking about how dishonesty, financial troubles, and deceptive media play a role in our lives. Gone Girl is a psychological thriller with so many mind-blowing surprises you will be utterly speechless when the credits begin to role.