Review of Gone Girl (2014) by Greg K — 04 Sep 2015

I was thoroughly entertained. Acting was good, even Ben Affleck's. Rosamund Pike is excellent in this movie, and absolutely gorgeous too. Good story. Very believable acting.

This review of Gone Girl (2014) was written by Greg K on 04 Sep 2015.

Gone Girl has generally received very positive reviews.

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