Gone Girl

Gone Girl

Rating 8 out of 10

Earlier this year I was told about the book Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn by a friend in spin class.  Turned out to be one of my favorite books.  When I heard they were making a movie I knew I'd be first in line.  I did not picture Ben Affleck in the lead role when I was reading the book but think he was a perfect choice.

This is a book/movie that has several twists that can't be discussed here.  I would say you should see this movie early on as you know some bozo will spill the beans and ruin it for you.

What I can say is Ben plays Nick Dunne.  He is a married man that when tough times come to the handsome couple in NYC they are forced to move to a small town on the Mississippi River to help take care of his mom.  Dunne opens a local bar with his spunky sister Maggie (Carrie Coon).  On Nicks fifth anniversary he gets a call from his neighbor that something fishy is going on at his home.  When he rushes home he finds his wife Amy gone and signs of a struggle.  He immediately calls the police only to have the clue point toward him.

The casting is near pitch perfect.  I have been a fan of Rosamund Pike (Amy Dunne) for a while and she is Fantastic here.  I think she should be nominated for awards come the season.  She is that good. Carrie Coon is very good. Tyler Perry does a great job without putting a dress on.

This is a very good movie.  The only thing that keeps the score down to an 8 is the ending.  I didn't care for the ending in the book and even though they slightly changed it for the movie it still rubs me the wrong way.  Obviously not a deal breaker.  The movie is entertaining and one that is to be seen.