Gone Girl

[Brian in Mesa]

Gone Girl – directed by David Fincher and based upon the global bestseller by Gillian Flynn – unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage. On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports that his beautiful wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick’s portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?

Gone Girl stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, Kim Dickens, Patrick Fugit, Carrie Coon, David Clennon, Emily Ratajkowski and comes out October 3, 2014 at theatres everywhere.

 

[Krangodnzr]

I read the book a few months back; the book was very entertaining.

It's one of those narratives that just when you think you've figured it out, the writer changes the game completely.

From what I've read, the movie will be different than the book. I hope so, because I doubt it could be pulled off well on screen. Worth reading if you're looking for something to read.

 

[Mulli]

Wasn't this a book for the ladies? Sorry, krang.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Wasn't this a book for the ladies? Sorry, krang.

It was written by a female, but her narrative from a male perspective was believeable.

Definitely not pigeonholed as a "chick novel".

 

[BigRedRage]

It was written by a female, but her narrative from a male perspective was believeable.

Definitely not pigeonholed as a "chick novel".

Bummer, Mulli almost went and bought it until you said this

 

[Mulli]

Bummer, Mulli almost went and bought it until you said this

Bah! My wife confirmed this "pretty girly."

 

[BigRedRage]

Bah! My wife confirmed this "pretty girly."

sweet you can get it now

 

[Mulli]

sweet you can get it now

This is a book, right? I am not quite reading yet.

 

[crisper57]

Just finished the book. I like it, but the structure may be really hard to translate to film. Like, really hard.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Just finished the book. I like it, but the structure may be really hard to translate to film. Like, really hard.

haven't read the book, but the guy made an incredible movie...about the making of facebook. Whatever the structure may be, in Fincher I trust.

 

[crisper57]

haven't read the book, but the guy made an incredible movie...about the making of facebook. Whatever the structure may be, in Fincher I trust.

Structure:

Not spoilery on the details, but better safe than sorry.

Spoiler

chapters alternate pov's. First one is the husband's perspective in present day. Second is the wife's flashbacks via her diary. Third chapter is back to him, etc. Then the two perspectives inform each other while she catches up to his timeline. Genius for reading. Harder to do in film.

If he pulls it off, which I know he will, it will just solidify his status as the best director working today.

 

[Mulli]

haven't read the book, but the guy made an incredible movie...about the making of facebook. Whatever the structure may be, in Fincher I trust.

Not so sure that movie was incredible. It was fine, but incredible?

 

[crisper57]

Going to see it tonight. The reviews are really solid for this one. It is apparently the last Fincher movie we will get for a while. He is going to direct the entire first season of the HBS series "Utopia" (not to be confused with the FOX show of the same name).

I am really excited about this one.

 

[Mulli]

It looks worse every time I see the commercial. Would rather ride in a car with Matthew McConachey (sp?) talking for two hours.

 

[crisper57]

It looks worse every time I see the commercial. Would rather ride in a car with Matthew McConachey (sp?) talking for two hours.

What looks bad to you? I am curious.

 

[Mulli]

What looks bad to you? I am curious.

The movie.

 

[crisper57]

The movie.

Funny. What specifically makes it look bad?

 

[Mulli]

Funny. What specifically makes it look bad?

Whatever they show on the commercials? Ben Aflac?

p.S I hate most movies.

 

[crisper57]

Whatever they show on the commercials? Ben Aflac?

p.S I hate most movies.

Gotcha.

I actually like the previews because they did a great job setting up the movie without giving everything away. Seems like most trailers these days spoil the movie's plot before it ever comes out.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

I want to see it. Haven't read the book, but In Fincher I Trust.

I do laugh every time I hear it marketed as "The date night of the decade."

Uh, okay. "Hey, sweetie - do you want to go and see a movie about a toxic marriage? The pregnant wife goes missing and the husband becomes a person of interest. Sound good to you? It's a date?"

 

[crisper57]

I want to see it. Haven't read the book, but In Fincher I Trust.



I do laugh every time I hear it marketed as "The date night of the decade."



Uh, okay. "Hey, sweetie - do you want to go and see a movie about a toxic marriage? The pregnant wife goes missing and the husband becomes a person of interest. Sound good to you? It's a date?"

Before Guardians of the Galaxy came out, the tag line was, "you're welcome".

Maybe sarcasm is the new trend?

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Before Guardians of the Galaxy came out, the tag line was, "you're welcome".

Maybe sarcasm is the new trend?

 

[crisper57]

I want to see it. Haven't read the book, but In Fincher I Trust.

I do laugh every time I hear it marketed as "The date night of the decade."

Uh, okay. "Hey, sweetie - do you want to go and see a movie about a toxic marriage? The pregnant wife goes missing and the husband becomes a person of interest. Sound good to you? It's a date?"

It is a quote from Peter Traver of Rolling Stone. Here is the full quote:

The date night movie of the decade for couples who've always dreamed of destroying each other.

I can't decide if the trailer intentionally misleads because of a money grab or because it is the greatest practical joke on audiences ever???

 

[crisper57]

Saw it. Really good. Dark and strangely funny. Very close to the book.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Gone Girl

Release Date: October 2, 2014 (p.m. screenings)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Director: David Fincher
Screenwriter: Gillian Flynn
Genre: Drama, Thriller
MPAA Rating: R (for a scene of bloody violence, some strong sexual content/nudity, and language)
Website: GoneGirlmovie.com | Facebook | Twitter

Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, Kim Dickens, Patrick Fugit, Carrie Coon, David Clennon

Plot Summary: Directed by David Fincher and based upon the global bestseller by Gillian Flynn – unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage. On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports that his beautiful wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?

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