Zodiac (Widescreen Edition)

Buy This Item Zodiac (Widescreen Edition) by Paramount  Available from Amazon  $16.99  on 10-31-2008     Based on the actual case files of one of the most intriguing unsolved crimes in the nation’s history, "Zodiac" is a thriller from David Fincher, director of "Se7en" and "Panic Room." As a serial killer terrifies the San Francisco Bay Area and taunts police with his ciphers and letters, investigators in four jurisdictions search for the murderer. The case will become an obsession for four men as their lives and careers are built and destroyed by the endless trail of clues. Reader Reviews I saw the film when it was released because I wanted to see David Fincher's treatment of the story and was impressed. I was a teenager at the time and remember the case very well. He handled it very deftly and paid respect to victims and law enforcement. He handled the material with sensitivity but was direct in telling the story. This is an excellent film on one of the most baffling cold cases in the US during the last century. I remember the news reports and Fincher's film conveys the era and the fear that the Zodiac spread throughout northern California. It also focuses on the impact the case had on all involved and the toll it took on the lives it touched. More than other crime films, it shows the amount of work the case took from several police departments because of the multiple jurisdictions and this case had to be handled along with full case loads of other crimes the detectives and officers had to work. In addition, each jurisdiction contended with issues on cooperation, lack of funds, and lack of manpower. I came away with a real appreciation for the integrity of the officers involved and a respect for how much effort the reporters, the detectives, and officers put into the case. Fincher paid a great deal attention to detail, including recreating victims' clothes and, when possible, using real locations. He also had an impressive list of advisors, including Detective Toschi, Bryan Hartnell, and Robert Graysmith, which helped lend the authenticity to the filmed account. I recommend the two-disc set with the interviews with Bryan Hartnell and Mike Mageau, survivors of the Lake Berryessa and Blue Rock Springs attacks, and the surviving detectives and officers that investigated the case. Zodiac - The Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)ZodiacZodiac Unmasked: The Identity of America's Most Elusive Serial Killer RevealedSeven (New Line Platinum Series)Suspect Zero (Widescreen Edition)Machinist-Special Edition [Region 2]

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