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Overview
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There's more than one way to lose your life to a killer morePlot:
Based on the Robert Graysmith books about the real life notorious Zodiac, a serial killer who terrorized San Francisco with a string of seemingly random murders during the 1960s and 1970s. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)Awards:
24 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(20 articles)
Interview: Johnnie To on "Mad Detective" (From IFC. 15 July 2008, 4:58 PM, PDT)
"Iron Man" and Robert Downey Jr.'s quirky performance (From Roger Ebert's Blog. 5 June 2008, 2:13 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
Fincher's best? No. But still very good moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jake Gyllenhaal | ... | Robert Graysmith | |
| Mark Ruffalo | ... | Inspector David Toschi | |
| Anthony Edwards | ... | Inspector William Armstrong | |
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Paul Avery | |
| Brian Cox | ... | Melvin Belli | |
| John Carroll Lynch | ... | Arthur Leigh Allen | |
| Richmond Arquette | ... | Zodiac 1 & 2 | |
| Bob Stephenson | ... | Zodiac 3 | |
| John Lacy | ... | Zodiac 4 | |
| Chloë Sevigny | ... | Melanie | |
| Ed Setrakian | ... | Al Hyman | |
| John Getz | ... | Templeton Peck | |
| John Terry | ... | Charles Thieriot | |
| Candy Clark | ... | Carol Fisher | |
| Elias Koteas | ... | Sgt. Jack Mulanax |
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Rated R for some strong killings, language, drug material and brief sexual images. (also director's cut)Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
158 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Australia:MA | UK:15 | Ireland:16 | Spain:18 | Japan:PG-12 | Singapore:NC-16 | USA:R (certificate #42944) | France:U (with warning) | Finland:K-15 | Argentina:13 | Netherlands:16 | Portugal:M/12 | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | USA:R | Germany:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Malaysia:18PL (DVD) | India:UA | Hong Kong:IIB | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Brazil:16 | Italy:T | South Korea:15 | Philippines:R-13 | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud)MOVIEmeter: 
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Director David Fincher's attention to detail is so great that, if one listens closely, there is a reference to the then-forthcoming The Rolling Stones free concert at the Altamont Speedway on the radio as Robert Graysmith drives his son to school. Coincidently, it was Melvin Belli's recommendation to The Rolling Stones to hold this particular concert. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: One of the books Robert Graysmith has in 1969 had a barcode on the back. Barcodes were not in commercial use until several years later. moreSoundtrack:
Deacon Blues moreFAQ
What is the name of the song that plays when the cabbie is shot?What have critics said?
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I am tired of people writing comments like this, "Not Fincher's best". Honestly who cares. We all agree that Fincher's best is either Seven or Fight Club, two outstanding masterpieces. There is a big margin between a film like one of those and a terrible film, and people don't seem to realize that. These people even do this with other filmmakers like Spielberg or Scorsese, the fact that these filmmakers don't reproduce Schindler's List or Raging Bull doesn't mean that their new stuff isn't good, or worth seeing. I think it is a stupid way to comment on a film, eliminating the critic's credibility. I was lucky enough to catch an advanced screening of Zodiac last night, and I must say that at first I was discouraged by two things, some of the comments I have read and the running time. However I am glad to say that I enjoyed this film, very much. It is a solid suspense thriller that pins you to your seat. Being a true story adds quite a lot to the experience, and besides, Fincher did a wonderful job is staying loyal to the story and at the same time adding his unique flavor to it. The cinematography, like every Fincher film, is great, the darkness and griddiness of the story are perfectly portrayed in the film's visual elements. I was surprised by the picture quality of the Viper, the digital camera with which this film was shot. Many people have been criticizing this choice, but I respect it, he is embracing a new technology and making it work. Of course its still not a match to 35 mm, but if quality filmmakers don't start experimenting with it, it will never be. Now the reason why this film falls behind Seven and Fight Club, I think, is because of a problem with the characters. They seem to be a little weak at times. The performances were great, especially Robert Downey Jr., but I think that this film falls short, when it comes to a true exploration of complex characters, which is the key to Fincher's previous films.
So... my advice to everyone is to ignore most of the negative comments and see the film yourself. I found it to be a great story told in a remarkable way, very entertaining, with great performances, and wonderful direction.