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marco34laOct 4, 2014

I believe today is a jewish holiday, so this word may best sum up Gone Girl -- OY! What started off as a reasonably interesting mystery, turns very ridiculous very quickly, and then descend into absurdity. Once the movie takes "that" dreadedI believe today is a jewish holiday, so this word may best sum up Gone Girl -- OY! What started off as a reasonably interesting mystery, turns very ridiculous very quickly, and then descend into absurdity. Once the movie takes "that" dreaded turn, everything from the acting and dialogue turns into a cheap made-for-tv melodrama you'd find on Lifetime. This is a rental folks.… Expand

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tvstevieJul 5, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The moral of this movie: Don't get married. No wonder Neil Patrick Harris turned gay! Should have known it would wind up reeking of family values when I eventually found out Tyler Perry was in it.… Expand

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YingYangNov 9, 2017

One of the most overrated movies of all time. David Fincher's direction almost saves the film, but an average script, and a terrible, slap in the face ending ruined it for me. It's a slow start but I would give the first 1 45 to 2 an 8. TheOne of the most overrated movies of all time. David Fincher's direction almost saves the film, but an average script, and a terrible, slap in the face ending ruined it for me. It's a slow start but I would give the first 1 45 to 2 an 8. The end destroyed the whole movie however and made me actually quite angry.… Expand

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BenjaminBraddokSep 4, 2018

Metacritic has been so consistently spot on with their cumulative review scores that it has become my go to stop before putting on a movie or heading to the theater. I didn't actually check the Gone Girl score before watching it but decidedMetacritic has been so consistently spot on with their cumulative review scores that it has become my go to stop before putting on a movie or heading to the theater. I didn't actually check the Gone Girl score before watching it but decided to come back and check here after the fact. The shock of finding it had received universal acclaim is far more surprising than any twists found in this awful movie. Even suspending disbelief to enjoy some of the wildly implausible aspects of the plot (and there are MANY to choose from), there are ridiculous 180-degree character shifts that occur with nearly no explanation, development or understanding in order to propel this train wreck into the station. Ben Affleck is cast perfectly as the unfaithful husband as it usually doesn't take more than a single frame to make Ben Affleck unlikable (I kid!) but he's hardly to blame here. The screenplay is loaded with cringe worthy clunkers that do nothing to help this long winded story get anywhere fast. It will be interesting to see how time remembers this one and if it will age well. Girl, next time just stay gone.… Expand

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CelticViewJan 6, 2015

Don't get the adulation and acclaim - what am I missing? The plot is dumb, the attempted dark humour doesn't work, and Ben Affleck acts like a dope throughout. This film has two part - the first 15 minutes - 7/10, the rest 0/10, and anDon't get the adulation and acclaim - what am I missing? The plot is dumb, the attempted dark humour doesn't work, and Ben Affleck acts like a dope throughout. This film has two part - the first 15 minutes - 7/10, the rest 0/10, and an insult.

The film loses ALL credibility shortly after the start, and ends in the most stupid way imaginable. For those who gleefully say, 'It's a dark comedy. Didn't you get that?' Eh, well I laughed alright...… Expand

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mbbharley1Oct 20, 2014

One of the stupidist movies I have ever seen besides "Dumb and Dumber"! I should have known as the book was ridiculous as well {thought I would give the movie the benefit of the doubt}, and if that is what people consider good literature, noOne of the stupidist movies I have ever seen besides "Dumb and Dumber"! I should have known as the book was ridiculous as well {thought I would give the movie the benefit of the doubt}, and if that is what people consider good literature, no wonder the nation is going down the tubes! People were actually laughing at the absurdity of it!!… Expand

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billytokNov 9, 2014

Worst movie I've seen all year. Waiting, waiting, waiting for the twist and then BOOM! ...nothing but a predictable plot. There was an attempt to wake me from my daze of boredom with an unnecessary gore scene towards the end. Movie could haveWorst movie I've seen all year. Waiting, waiting, waiting for the twist and then BOOM! ...nothing but a predictable plot. There was an attempt to wake me from my daze of boredom with an unnecessary gore scene towards the end. Movie could have easily been 45 mins shorter in length. The one star is for Afflecks lawyer in the movie, great character.… Expand

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glas5552Jan 4, 2015

I cannot believe the number of positive user reviews here. were people not watching? do they have no standards? the critics gave the movie a a high score, however, if you look at the credible reviewers, like the other reviews
you'll see aI cannot believe the number of positive user reviews here. were people not watching? do they have no standards? the critics gave the movie a a high score, however, if you look at the credible reviewers, like the other reviews
you'll see a rating of 60 - which is mediocre at best. This movie, should be tmc movie on Tv
- the twists and turns - like a tv movie

… 149 Mins total Wasted by the ending do not watch this film you will be very dissapointed… Expand

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DirkVOct 11, 2014

the last 45 minutes are so preposterous that it wipes out the memory of the great performances and stylish production that come before. It becomes laughably silly, so that the film morphs from a semi-gripping who dunnit drama into a bit of a joke.

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pteraOct 16, 2014

I was very disappointed with this movie. It built the suspense quite well but then all of a sudden the characters began acting wildly out of character. One character who was portrayed as extremely intelligent in the beginning of the filmI was very disappointed with this movie. It built the suspense quite well but then all of a sudden the characters began acting wildly out of character. One character who was portrayed as extremely intelligent in the beginning of the film began acting as if they had suddenly had a frontal lobotomy. The other character who was portrayed as an ethical person suddenly lost all their moral sense. Perhaps something was missing in the film that was in the book, but I cannot see how the last third of the film realistically would have followed from the first, well-done (except for the very annoying music) 2/3 of the film. I was so disgusted by this turn of events that I made an account on meta critic so I could express just how disgusted I was! Don't waste your money!!!!… Expand

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Tone01Dec 26, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The misanthropic ingredients in the "Gone Girl" blender result in an unappetizing drink smacking bitter.

"Gone Girl" is what stoners call a 'Goof,' i.e. a stupid joke played on those high to have a laugh at their expense. A step further; "Gone Girl" is self-reflexive and abets itself. The script for the film is part of the story of the film which is a soapy, broad slice of rancid Americana.

Simply, if Affleck/Pike were to snuggle and watch a film within "Gone Girl" it would be "Gone Girl."

"Gone Girl" is a social/media satire, and could have been one of the best ever except it both takes itself too seriously and relentlessly rubs the audience's nose in ugliness and extreme cynicism.

The filmmaker's tongues are also too far in the cheek. There are dumb as posts Ozark Dwellers/Thieves. A caricature 'Bad Girl' who gets away with murder. The insensitive, cheating dumbbell hubby. The beyond-catty Nancy Grace stand-in Missi Pyle. Even the choice of openly gay in non-cinema life Neil Patrick Harris as an obsessed former suitor underscores the satire. Like what you see? According to the filmmakers they're you.

Those who rant and rail about the lapses in logic, nuances of plot, and motivation miss the point. There is no point except to allow junk-media-obsessed America a cold hard look in a mirror. Stand back and inspect the story. Scene after scene, this film is so over-the-top as to be laughable. Except the joke, told by elitists, is on you.

Though meant to be acerbic, this satire bites too deep into the hand that feeds it. "Gone Girl" is terribly misguided. It misses greatness through lack of restraint and balance.… Expand

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JordanFritzOct 29, 2014

Very, very bad. Starts off with a strong story, and not to mention an impeccable cast. However, I was ready to leave the cinema about 20 minutes before the end when I knew how it would end, even though I was wishing a crazy twist, but I wasVery, very bad. Starts off with a strong story, and not to mention an impeccable cast. However, I was ready to leave the cinema about 20 minutes before the end when I knew how it would end, even though I was wishing a crazy twist, but I was disappointed. Luckily I didn't read the novel before seeing the movie. If the film is direct and true to the book as everyone claims, then fortunately for me I didn't waste anymore of my time on such poor, ridiculous story telling. A shame such a fine cast made me lose much respect in their films.… Expand

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BithersOct 19, 2014

Starts off as in interesting thriller, some good shots, and intro to the characters, but quickly turns into nonsense and predictability. There are lots of back in for which makes sense for the case, but it becomes one of the worst hollywoodStarts off as in interesting thriller, some good shots, and intro to the characters, but quickly turns into nonsense and predictability. There are lots of back in for which makes sense for the case, but it becomes one of the worst hollywood endings I've seen in years. I literally saw half a theater start to boooo and say are you kidding me.

I also think that the number of positive reviews is just hacked by the film business as I literally saw half a theater start to boooo and say are you kidding me at Sundance Kabuki. If if that audience dislikes it most audiences do to.… Expand

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coolunmeDec 31, 2014

Here it is in a nutshell: Girl wanted to become pregnant...so someone had to die. That is essentially the underlying premise. Not to undermine Fincher's directorial gifts as his cameras have the ability to make puke covered walls look awesomeHere it is in a nutshell: Girl wanted to become pregnant...so someone had to die. That is essentially the underlying premise. Not to undermine Fincher's directorial gifts as his cameras have the ability to make puke covered walls look awesome somehow. Here we have an excellent director with a dud for a story. If you don't walk away hating both of these clowns (main characters) or pitying their self absorbed delusions than you may have more in common with them than you realize.… Expand

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pthilNov 13, 2014

I only lasted 45 minutes. Things just didn't ring true. For instance, the cops first show up and there's this silly lighthearted banter going on, stupid irrelevant questions like "How long have you lived here?" I tried to give it some time,I only lasted 45 minutes. Things just didn't ring true. For instance, the cops first show up and there's this silly lighthearted banter going on, stupid irrelevant questions like "How long have you lived here?" I tried to give it some time, but I decided to pull the plug on this corpse. I usually read the worst reviews before I go, wish I had done so this time.… Expand

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mab586Oct 26, 2014

Was the bad acting and clunky script supposed to be part of the movie??? I really couldn't tell.

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AmishJewMar 28, 2015

Did everyone else on this website watch a different movie than I did? Did I manage to somehow find only the first half of this clearly unfinished movie? I find that doubtful, considering the movie was almost two and a half hours long. TheDid everyone else on this website watch a different movie than I did? Did I manage to somehow find only the first half of this clearly unfinished movie? I find that doubtful, considering the movie was almost two and a half hours long. The first half of the movie was extremely exciting, because I was anxiously waiting for a series of interesting events to occur. However, with each minute that passed, I began to realize that there is no climax to this story, no conclusion, and no elements to relieve the tension in the buildup of the storyline. Watching this movie to completion is very similar to getting "blue balls," for those of you who have experienced that scenario. You sit there, waiting, anticipating the epic plot twist that brings the story to its clever, dramatic conclusion. But instead, the movie just sort of... ends. All the unanswered questions remain unanswered. Additionally, new questions arise, such as "Did the person who wrote this movie's storyline die halfway through writing?" and "How did over 800 people on this website get brainwashed into thinking this movie was complete?" If you have not seen this film yet, I do not recommend it. You are better off watching just about anything else. There are movies you could find that are just as disappointing and waste less of your time.… Expand

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ericdeppOct 5, 2014

i am astounded by the number of positive user reviews here. were people not watching? do they have no standards? the critics gave the movie a 79, however, if you look at the credible reviewers, like the NY Times,
you'll see a rating of 60 -i am astounded by the number of positive user reviews here. were people not watching? do they have no standards? the critics gave the movie a 79, however, if you look at the credible reviewers, like the NY Times,
you'll see a rating of 60 - which is mediocre at best. This movie, played out like a cheap movie on Court Tv
or Lifetime! I found it offensive - the twists and turns - like a bad soap opera. Puh- leez! The big story before the movie came out was that Affleck wouldn't wear a Yankees hat in one scene -- the story now should be Affleck never even read the script.… Expand

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listenerOct 23, 2014

The worst movie of the year so far.Pure embarrassment to watch-from ridiculous story,unreal and totally unlikable characters to awful acting,nothing works here (although actress who played police woman did a fine job).This movie treats it'sThe worst movie of the year so far.Pure embarrassment to watch-from ridiculous story,unreal and totally unlikable characters to awful acting,nothing works here (although actress who played police woman did a fine job).This movie treats it's own audience like they are bunch of morons;the less I say about taking an urin from unflushed toilet (?) or being realised from hospital completely covered in blood-the better.I never thought about David Fincher as a really significant director,even his best movies like Seven or Fight Club was kind of lifeless full of posing and detached from real substance but this is bottom of the barrel for him.Why so many people praised this movie is beyond me-american culture is obviously obsessed with psychopaths and that makes me worry:of all the things in the world that you can get obsessed with you choose absolutely the worst one.… Expand

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RogerdobOct 9, 2014

This film has more plot holes than any other film I have seen in a long while. Events transpire that are seemingly quite unlikely to happen. The story only moves forward because the writer wills it forward. Ben Affleck gave an uninspiringThis film has more plot holes than any other film I have seen in a long while. Events transpire that are seemingly quite unlikely to happen. The story only moves forward because the writer wills it forward. Ben Affleck gave an uninspiring performance...he was not acting...he was just being Ben Affleck. Neil Patrick Harris was badly miscast (due to his decision to publicize his lifestyle) as a heterosexual stalker. The film could have edited out about 30-45 minutes of its 2 1/2 hours running time...there were many, many scenes that were unnecessary that did nothing to advance he story.… Expand

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3ebfan511Mar 1, 2015

The most over-rated film of 2014 and also one of the worst. The movie was boring and actually made me fall asleep on the first attempt, and on night #2 I finished it despite it being completely boring and nonsensical to find an ending evenThe most over-rated film of 2014 and also one of the worst. The movie was boring and actually made me fall asleep on the first attempt, and on night #2 I finished it despite it being completely boring and nonsensical to find an ending even dumber then the movie itself.

As someone who has studied psychology, none of the character acted realistically, whether they were psychopaths or not. That is not how those people behave. And even if you want to call it a satire, well it showed me nothing new as I already know the media influences the mob mentality in various ways which is something I knew about 10 years ago. If you needed to see Gone Girl to figure that our you are about as smart as the moron mob depicted in the film. This film showed me nothing new, was not entertaining, was not funny, and wasn't even a good plot since it was so convoluted and predictable, and mostly laughably stupid.

This films popularity is a showcase of the stupidity of the American population and shows them to be just as dumb as the mob depicted in the film.

Terribly dumb, boring, and the most over-rated film of 2014. 3/10.… Expand

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jeffnicholsNov 16, 2014

Seriously, I think the critics fell asleep during this one! It played like a soap opera, or bad Lifetime movie of the week. Ridiculous twists and turns and an ending that stupefies. On the positive side, it was entertaining, as soap operasSeriously, I think the critics fell asleep during this one! It played like a soap opera, or bad Lifetime movie of the week. Ridiculous twists and turns and an ending that stupefies. On the positive side, it was entertaining, as soap operas can sometimes be... but that's what it was. I wouldn't deign to call it a film.… Expand

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wood4055Oct 9, 2014

No spoilers here, only a warning..., stay away! This movie employs so many plot manipulations that border on the absurd only to be followed by the moronic. The actors are forced into playing characters ranging from imbeciles to embarrassinglyNo spoilers here, only a warning..., stay away! This movie employs so many plot manipulations that border on the absurd only to be followed by the moronic. The actors are forced into playing characters ranging from imbeciles to embarrassingly stupid. It's amazing and sadly disappointing to be living in a world where the majority of movie goers likes this kind of movie. Think of Body Heat, take away the terrific plot, writing, acting and directing..., mix in a bit of Scary Movie (one or two, either way will do), and there you have it - a ridiculous movie pretending to be serious. Laughable if it wasn't so bad. I guess you can tell, I didn't like this movie.… Expand

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gwamOct 4, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Way too much plot twists and a short lived mystery. You get the real twist by the half of the movie. You'd think it would just unfold but then you're caught amidst a maze of incoherent surreal turns of events. Many loose ends! This movie is like a bad dream: you'd think it's going somewhere but it ends right where it started!… Expand

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GlorywarOct 11, 2014

Found myself checking my watch in the first hour. Slow to start. Affleck's acting seemed like he was sleepwalking. Seen him do better. Guessed the surprises. Was neither in suspense or connected to this film. What a letdown.

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NazguleroMar 23, 2015

There are a few actors who ruin every movie they are in, simply by being in it. Christian Bale comes to mind, and Ben Affleck is one of them as well. Until a few years ago, everybody KNEW that Affleck couldn't act, and he was made fun of allThere are a few actors who ruin every movie they are in, simply by being in it. Christian Bale comes to mind, and Ben Affleck is one of them as well. Until a few years ago, everybody KNEW that Affleck couldn't act, and he was made fun of all over the place. Now, for some weird reason, he has been catapulted to A-list actor status. Looking at his performance in this awful flick makes you wonder, again, why he choose acting as his career. I have never watched a movie where the entire plot is revealed halfway through. One for the garbage bin...… Expand

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clp5285Oct 25, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There was so many ridiculous mistakes that any small town detective should have arrested Amy the minute she came home. An absurd movie.. Where did the car come from that Amy drove home? How was she able to get pregnant when the sperm was expired??? Such a disappointment… Expand

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dsj556Jan 6, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS:.......................... She is mad her husband is cheating so she fakes her own death then falls back in love with him. Yes it's that stupid. Fincher is a great director and without him this movie would be another steaming pile of Afleck.… Expand

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TheDavoOct 7, 2014

Dreadful Hollywood crap. Completely unbelievable. I don't know how something this bad gets made. I realize it is full of faces people will recognize but it is still crap.

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TheOracleSpeaksJan 16, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have no idea how this movie could have gotten good reviews. It is long, boring, meandering, and in the end, utterly implausible.

As an example of the implausibility, Ben Affleck's character ends up acting in ways that NO human could ever conceivably act in. What is his motivation for simply moving back in with a woman who has just tried to frame him for murder and set him up for state execution, and who has just murdered a man in cold blood? Or for agreeing to stay with her after she sneakily conceives his child? There is no explanation given in the movie, and none even conceivable. We spend over two hours hearing about how Ben Affleck can't stand this psycho, and there is NO indication that his feelings change - but we're supposed to believe he just takes her back after all that? It's utterly unbelievable.… Expand

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raporgiFeb 22, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. half-@$$ed bored housewife drivel. No logic, no direction, its just a razor-thin plot strung together by contrived scenes, characters with moron level intelligence. Tries to be deep but shallow as a puddle of piss on a road. Afleck's narcissistic wife pretty much telegraphs the twist from the get go. All the more annoying when it gives away the twist way too early in the movie. Hollywood crap custom built for pandering to femininazis. The part where she unveils her master plan and hits herself with a hammer is hilariously stupid.… Expand

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seastarOct 7, 2014

Oh, so disappointing! Bad lighting, bad sound, story interesting but the ending was crap. What a waste of time and money. Don't know how it got any good reviews.

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MDQOct 19, 2014

Very predictable I knew in the begining it was her. I knew every step of the movie. NO surprises here. It could have been good with bettter writers. A movie does not take good to make millions. What a joke. I almost fell asleep in theVery predictable I knew in the begining it was her. I knew every step of the movie. NO surprises here. It could have been good with bettter writers. A movie does not take good to make millions. What a joke. I almost fell asleep in the beginning, and the scene where she was robbed was stupid. Hollywood making money off of garbage.… Expand

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JMaryOct 12, 2014

I do NOT recommend the movie Gone Girl. If I knew how bad it was I would not
have gone to see it. It was mostly suspense and held the attention in that way, however
it is really dark, and there was one particularly violent and disgustingI do NOT recommend the movie Gone Girl. If I knew how bad it was I would not
have gone to see it. It was mostly suspense and held the attention in that way, however
it is really dark, and there was one particularly violent and disgusting scene. You want
to avoid having that in your mind forever. It did hold my attention, but not for good reasons.
It was bizarre and frightening and damaging to the soul. Don’t go.… Expand

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bethesdabobFeb 15, 2015

This is a lousy movie. I think it only got good reviews because Ben Affleck is in it. It was very predictable and much too long. No suspense, no thriller, no nothing. Don't waste your money. Sorry: this is the truth.

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JoBeGo2021Jun 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If this review were boiled down to two words “depraved bulls--t” would be it. This review covers both the book & the movie as well as the social media storm that was kicked up by both. I spotted several posts on "Gone Girl" while on YouTube w titles like "Why we all admire Amy" & "Why you root for Amy Dunne" placed alongside a post on YouTube's "Analyzing Evil" series where Amy was mentioned among such evil heavyweights like Anton Chigurh & Michael Corleone. That was quite the spread.

Intrigued, I picked up the DVD expecting a story about a put upon a woman who outdoes an abusive husband, but then, less the book's internal monologues the movie's polarizing effect kicks in. Amy reveals herself as a wacko with Munchausen's syndrome. The movie at this point still made sense; Nick was an insensitive lout & Amy a ticking time bomb. She devises a plan where she disappears & through carefully planted evidence implicates her husband with her murder.

Then the movie began to get flaky. A whole slew of unbelievable plot twists follow.

Amy retracts her disappearance/murder plan (she had to after she was robbed of her cruise money). She rapidly comes up with an alternate plan where she hooks up with an ex-boyfriend (who I believe was watching the news…yet he did not question the legal consequences obsessed puppy that he was) &, after considering wheedling escape money from him, decides...after hearing Nick apologize on TV....to murder him mid-orgasm via slashing his throat & make it look like he was raping her via self-mutilation (makes sense, huh?). A truly desperate & despicable act that should have been her undoing. But no, the movie/book juggernaut continues... The fact that she returns home all bloodied up for the press (how did they get there? Is the press supposed to believe that a woman in her apparent mental state could methodically orchestrate a media event!?) all that plus the fact that the FBI did not confiscate Amy's bloodied blouse or run a forensic examination on her but let her return home with it put the story beyond belief. OK, she was on meds, Fed procedure; you hold her in the hospital pending further questioning.

With this stretch, the movie veers off into "Basic Instinct" territory with the entire set of FBI agents huddled at the far end of the room like they were afraid of asking hard questions. It took a local law enforcement figure (a detective Boney, who was on the case from the beginning) to at least attempt a few questions about her "rape chronicles" diary about Nick & why given all that was she so happy to be back in her tormentor's arms. She got hushed up by the Feds because this is Gillian Flynn's world where everything is sh-t & sunshine is not permitted.

Also, the fertility clinic did not bear out that she was inseminated by them, claiming that they dumped Nick's sperm. This contradiction puzzled me but whatever she got a hold of Nick's j--z (hypothetical dialect; "I'll take this & inseminate myself in the ladies room THANK YOU VERY MUCH"). ALSO, sperm has a shelf life of 15 minutes. Not believable. OK (we swallow hard with the last detail....NO SPITTING PLEASE), so... she keeps up her game with Nick by telling him she was impregnated. This after she tries to get him into the sack with her (just the thing one wants to do after telling the press you were imprisoned by a crazed ex-boyfriend; NOT BELIEVABLE).

Finally, I believe that Nick was sincere when he told his sister he had responsibility for the child. For once Nick had the moral upper hand saying this but let us not kid ourselves about Amy. In the sarcastic way she said "That's marriage" there's no doubt that she was going to continue to manipulate everybody in arms reach to preserve control. That unfortunately would include the kid. In the end, Amy had no cards left to dupe Nick or anyone w/in Nick's family. Unfortunately, she certainly had a full deck with the media. A way unlikely end to a pointless & depressing movie. Nick wasn't looking to "win" he was looking to reconcile. Then he got wind of what Amy did to Desi, but Amy didn't need to repent didn't she? Gillian Flynn could have generated a better drama by humanizing Amy in having her get nailed by Detective Boney & the FBI. Instead, she greased Amy's exit in a manner that was both unrealistic & infuriating.

This brings me back to the YouTube posts put up by Amy's cheerleaders that show a willingness to promote this piece of cinematic poison as a rallying point. At first blush the movie seems male misogynistic, which would give Amy a "hero" status. However, after watching, reading (Yes, I did this in reverse order) & digesting this brick of a book & mess of a movie was there ANYTHING sympathetic about her? She was a complete & wildly improbable monster. No, this movie was FEMALE misogynistic. Yet you have deluded "fans" who present her as a role model.
RATING BREAKDOWN: The book *** The movie **

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AgentLviJul 21, 2023

Bad movie. The story is really bad, visual is bad, and the voice is also bad

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GARYRETHJun 29, 2015

Gone Girl is just plain awful, the acting is terrible, the plot doesn't fit. The whole time I'm watching the movie, I'm thinking...Yeah right, that's believable. The director really did a poor job on this one, there is so many little thingsGone Girl is just plain awful, the acting is terrible, the plot doesn't fit. The whole time I'm watching the movie, I'm thinking...Yeah right, that's believable. The director really did a poor job on this one, there is so many little things (discrepancies) that they didn't catch, it's just plain bad. Afleck does his usual, enough to get by acting, but it goes downhill fast after that. Doogie Hauser...... sheesh!!!!.... who cast this guy? He sounds so rehearsed a robots got more character than he does. Loved the end, you kill a guy and you are covered in blood, you go to the hospital, where they put you in a gown, upon release you ham it up for the media ( no blood is visible on face, and arms, or hands), then when you go home you take the gown off , and wash all the blood off your body in the shower....... do what????? The movie does have a couple of interesting twists, but most of it is just plain stupid.… Expand

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NotTooGoodApr 18, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Normally I wold write a review with some build up to the ending but the ending of this movie was so incoherent as to make me wish I had been drunk at the end instead of cold stone sober. At least then I could have forgotten about it and moved on just a hangover. Ben Affleck's portrayal is (I assume) supposed to be an idiot or the movie wouldn't have gotten as far as it did. I'm glad i watched it at home but it was at my wife's suggestion. Just completely implausible at the end. What a waste of 2 1/2 hours of my life.

In short, an insult to any thinking person's intelligence.

(Spoiler alert ... like this movie could be spoiled any more than it was by the writing, acting and directing)... So you slice open someone's throat and wait until you get to the house to take a shower? The last 30 minutes was nearly impossible to watch without laughing.… Expand

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AmadouIraklidisApr 1, 2023

bad movie is bad

Summary: On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary

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