The arrival of Gone Girl prompts Ivan to take a listen back to the impeccable soundtracks in David Fincher's earlier movies...
"I am officially in control of our story… Isn't that what every marriage is, anyway?"
That's Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) in Gone Girl. A dark satire on marriage, it's a film that recasts human relationships as a battle of control, perfection and perception. In other words, it's a natural fit for David Fincher - and his soundtrack is equally at home.
It perhaps seems harsh to call it Fincher's soundtrack, especially given that the score is composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, but it also feels apt. The director is renowned for his auteur-like attention to detail, recording take after take of even the shortest shot to get the desired result for the audience's eyes - and he's just as meticulous when it comes to the ears.
"I am officially in control of our story… Isn't that what every marriage is, anyway?"
That's Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) in Gone Girl. A dark satire on marriage, it's a film that recasts human relationships as a battle of control, perfection and perception. In other words, it's a natural fit for David Fincher - and his soundtrack is equally at home.
It perhaps seems harsh to call it Fincher's soundtrack, especially given that the score is composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, but it also feels apt. The director is renowned for his auteur-like attention to detail, recording take after take of even the shortest shot to get the desired result for the audience's eyes - and he's just as meticulous when it comes to the ears.
- 10/3/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
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