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Zodiac

Actor(s): Mark Ruffalo, Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey, Jr., Anthony Edwards, Brian Cox
Director(s): David Fincher
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Graphic Violence, Profanity, Sexual Situations, Drug Content
Movie Release: 2007
DVD Release: 07/24/2007
Format: DVD - Color,Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Audio Tracks: English, French
Subtitles: English, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 2 hrs 37 mins
Studio: Paramount
Total Copies: 59
Genres: Mystery, Docudrama, Police Detective Film
See Also: Zodiac [Fullscreen], Zodiac [Widescreen] [Director's Cut], Zodiac [HD DVD], Zodiac, Zodiac [Widescreen] [Blu-ray], Zodiac

DVD Synopsis

The true story behind the murders that many crime scholars believe to be the most perplexing series of unsolved crimes in modern history comes to the screen in chilling detail as Fight Club and Seven director David Fincher steps behind the camera to tell the mysterious tale of the infamous Zodiac killer. A relentless serial killer is stalking the streets of the San Francisco Bay Area, leaving citizens locked into a constant state of panic, and baffled authorities scrambling for clues. Though the killer sadistically mocks the detectives by leaving a series of perplexing ciphers and menacing letters at the crime scenes, the investigation quickly flatlines when none of the evidence yields any solid leads. As two detectives remain steadfast in their devotion to bringing the elusive killer to justice, they soon find that the madman has control not only over their careers, but their very lives as well. Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey Jr. star. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Actors

Mark Ruffalo - Inspector David Toschi
Jake Gyllenhaal - Robert Graysmith
Robert Downey, Jr. - Paul Avery
Anthony Edwards - Inspector William Armstrong
Brian Cox - Melvin Belli

Member Movie Reviews

Suzanne B. wrote on 8/15/2009...

Based on true story, but hard to believe how diffcult it was to solve the Zodiac killings. Excellent true crime film. You feel the frustration of the detectives and reporters as they face many roadblocks during the investigation. Creepy and unsettling at times. I felt it was a bit long, but so was the actual investiation!

Kimberly B. (TheBookHunter) from SALEM, OH wrote on 3/5/2009...

1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Good movie

Gina W. (Georgina) from ASHLAND, OH wrote on 10/15/2008...

2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Highly recommended movie. I read the book and figured the movie probably wouldnt even come close, WOW was I surprised! I loved this thriller

Jason C. (JJC) from NEWARK, NJ wrote on 1/18/2008...

4 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful.

In March of '07, one of the best films of the year came into our midst, in the form of "Zodiac," the latest film from one of the best visionary thriller directors of this day and age, David Fincher.

"Zodiac" follows the investigation of the Zodiac Killer that terrorized San Francisco and its surrounding areas in the late 60s, early 70s. The San Francisco Chronicle heavily reported the murders, namely from laid-back hotshot Paul Avery (a terrific Robert Downey, Jr.), as they received letters from the killer himself, saying he will strike again and giving them clues in the form of symbols. Investigating the crimes, are Inspectors David Toschi (Mark Ruffalo) and Bill Armstrong (Anthony Edwards) who are hot on the trail but far from solving. Somewhat intrigued by the murders is the Chronicles' cartoonist Robert Graysmith (Jake Gyllenhaal), who on his own, pieces some of the clues together.

Graysmith, as you may or may not know, wrote the novel "Zodiac" released in 1991, of which this film is based.

"Zodiac" is an excellent policer, shown to us in a gritty, dark environment. The performances are top-notch and the story is very well-written. Fincher shows us his best work since his masterpiece "Seven" (although not as great). 20 minutes shy of 3 hours, "Zodiac" holds you and gives you vivid insight to just how screwed up this case was.