Don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone

Selma Karlc, Reporter

“Gone Girl”—a film based on the book by Gillian Flynn, hit the big screens Oct. 3, and has remained as the number one movie for the past two weeks since its release. Directed by David Fincher, the film included names such as Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris and the attention-grabbing Emily Ratajkowski, who is known for starring in Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” music video.

 The movie, a “who-done-it” flick, has the ability to take you through a series of emotions. It left the audience looking outside of the clues provided to find who has taken Nick Dunne’s (Affleck) clever wife, Amy (Pike).

 “Gone Girl” shows the face of media and how TV plays a role in swaying and persuading the minds of the local and nationwide people when it comes to solving a crime. The helpful and concerned residents of their small town quickly turn accusatory as national coverage of Nick’s infidelity and Amy’s apparent pregnancy hits screens. It showcases the flaw of perception with reality.

Nick and Amy Dunne have a perfect marriage on the outside, when in reality it couldn’t be worse. On their fifth wedding anniversary, Amy disappears, leaving no logical explanation. The police as well as Nick go on a search to find the answers. Nick is patronized by the public and isolated from everyone else, leaving him to uncover his wife’s disappearance. With the help of his witty twin sister, he discovers the chilling secrets behind his marriage and the person he thought he married.

Many claim that the movie is nearly as good as Flynn’s novel on which the film is based, though viewers and readers alike should be warned of the sometimes graphic and even horrifying content that is displayed. Don’t let this stop you as this psychotic thriller is sure to keep anyone at the edge of their seat and dying to know the truth.

Reduced price tickets can be purchased at the Anderson Center front desk at any time with a valid student ID. The Hamline Book Club will be discussing the novel Dec.10 at 6 p.m. in the Anderson Forum. Anyone, including students, faculty and staff, is welcome and encouraged to attend. In the meantime, grab a friend, some popcorn and sit back and enjoy the show!