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Zodiac
Crime · Mystery · Thriller · 2007
Over the course of a decade, editors of the San Francisco Chronicle entice themselves in the murders of the Zodiac Killer. However, as time runs its course, interest in the case dwindles in the eyes of the professionals. The Killer stops interacting with the public. However, believing he has the answers, an amateur cartoonist from the initial sightings races against time to prevent what he believes is another murder.
Movie details
Zodiac
“There's more than one way to lose your life to a killer.”
2007 Crime · Mystery · Thriller 2h 37m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.5 / 10
Community rating
Over the course of a decade, editors of the San Francisco Chronicle entice themselves in the murders of the Zodiac Killer. However, as time runs its course, interest in the case dwindles in the eyes of the professionals. The Killer stops interacting with the public. However, believing he has the answers, an amateur cartoonist from the initial sightings races against time to prevent what he believes is another murder.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Zodiac?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
David Fincher
Written by
James Vanderbilt
Jake Gyllenhaal
Robert Graysmith
Mark Ruffalo
David Toschi
Anthony Edwards
William Armstrong
Robert Downey Jr.
Paul Avery
Chloë Sevigny
Melanie
Elias Koteas
Jack Mulanax
John Carroll Lynch
Arthur Leigh Allen
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Put Zodiac on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.