Review of Se7en (1995) by Dylan D — 18 Sep 2013
Se7en joins films such as Glory and Road to Perdition as a picture that was grossly overlooked come awards season; failing to garner any number of deserving nominations such as Best Director, Best Actor for any of its three male leads, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, or Best Picture, David Fincher's film will have to settle for its status as a fan- and critic-favorite that, at time of writing, sits at #22 on IMDB's user-generated list of the top 250 pictures of all time.
Rarely has there been a picture as visually smooth but fundamentally unnerving as Se7en; David Fincher's picture is a work of art that's as likely to dazzle the senses as it is to devastate them, as sure to delight viewers as it is to emotionally drain them.
It's a complex film of dark themes and darker visuals, but Fincher's construction results in a picture that's at the top of the cinematic landscape and a hallmark of moviemaking done absolutely right.
This review of Se7en (1995) was written by Dylan D on 18 Sep 2013.
Se7en has generally received very positive reviews.
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