paulclaassen The film was nominated for 93 awards, and won 28 - most of which went to Rosamund Pike and writer Gillian Flynn. I admit, it was a very good film. Quite fascinating actually as new evidence surface and with a twist around every corner. The plot literally thickens every step of the way, and gets particularly interesting when the victim's 'fate' is revealed halfway through the film. The stakes then get so much higher! Rosamund Pike was indeed good as the titular gone girl, but I thought Kim Dickens was exceptionally good as Detective Rhonda. I did, however, find the film a bit slow moving, as if I wanted to give it a push at times. The film runs 149 minutes, which I found overlong. Way too many scenes were unnecessarily dragged out. The pace could have been greatly improved with shorter scenes.

mchinni-42999 Surprisingly, i was not as spooked as my sister warned me it was going to be. The movie is well-made backed by a strong story, and some great performances. I could not predict where the story was going throughout the time i was watching, which made for a great movie experience.

foxdanger Is not a bad movie. But the story is kind too much predictable. And has bad poor "plot twist".Its good to pass some time, but doesn't look like a Fincher movie.

grantss Brilliant thriller, filled with all the usual David Fincher twists, mind games and clever manipulations.Great plot. While most stories give you a feeling that there is some way out for the "good guy", here the "good guy" seems doomed, once the wheels are set in motion. Furthermore, you are never sure who is the "good guy" and who the "bad guy". Even once the twist is revealed, you feel there may be another in store. Very un-Hollywood ending too, which is good.Superb performances by Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike, especially. Pike well-deserved her Best Leading Actress Oscar nomination. A searingly brilliant performance by her.Good support from Tyler Perry, Carrie Coon and Kim Pickens.Only negatives, I feel, are that the big twist came too soon. I would like to have been kept in suspense for a while longer. Plus, knowing Fincher's other work, especially Seven and Fight Club, I was expecting a big twist near or at the end. When it came it was gradual, and felt a bit flat. Still a good ending, but it felt like I was being brought down gently, rather than with a jolt.