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Zodiac (2007). This rather long and tedious movie explores the backside of criminal investigations, which are long and tedious. This is not to say that this Fincher flick is boring. With a chilling and important beginning, this one settles down into an incredible crime drama, apparently staying true to the real-life investigation of the Zodiac Killer. The investigation parallels the development of its characters, which threatens to close in only to be further put off. This is perfect for this film. The acting was superb on all accounts, and I would be remiss to abstain from commenting on Robert Downey Jr.'s incredible performance, but that is almost a given. The direction was dark and moody, using the cold rainy backdrop of San Francisco to effect. The camera work, shot in digital, maybe demonstrated that digital might find its place in the movies. Overall, this was an entertaining crime drama for movie lovers that need not an explosion every 5 minutes to hold their attention. Merci beaucoup.
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