It strikes me that two years prior to Zodiac, Capote showed Truman Capote worrying about potentially lacking an ending for his important nonfiction book In Cold Blood. Robert Graysmith, the author of the factual works that inspired Zodiac, didn’t experience that problem, nor did director David Fincher. Perhaps it's not a fair comparison; Graysmith isn't like Capote (and honestly, who is?), and In Cold Blood isn’t str…

This is a really strong crime drama centered on its characters, featuring excellent acting from Gyllenhaal, Ruffalo, and Downey Jr. It had been some time since I'd watched it last, but I felt like revisiting it—I believe I’ve seen it around five times total, including when it played in theaters with the original rating and later on DVD. Despite its length of approximately two hours and forty-five minutes, it remains …

If you enjoy my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com. I’ve been following David Fincher's work closely recently as I prepare for the release of his new film, *Mank*, which will premiere on Netflix in a couple of weeks. I’ve already rewatched *Se7en* and *Fight Club*, two films that had a significant impact on both filmmaking and our culture. However, *Zodiac* isn't one of Finche…

Fincher’s skill is undeniable. I've read some commentary suggesting this film signifies Fincher’s maturation as a filmmaker, and while I can see where that comes from, it isn't quite accurate. Instead, what he has done is apply his trademark meticulousness and precision to a real-life story, leaving no detail unexplored. It’s simply one of the finest films depicting the investigative process surrounding a notoriou…