I saw this film at the cinema. The sound system was terrific and made for a great movie experience: every crackle, bass boom, glitch, and song played was felt.
Fassbender's performance was played straight: no dramatics beyond what the film made. I've read the graphic novel on which the film is based, and it made for a more intense and action-packed experience. On the other hand, the film injected boredom and a kind of lightness that the graphic novel didn't have.
I don't think the film will have a sequel or prequel made, but it could happen, I suppose.
The soundtrack was magnificent: I've rarely heard Ross/Reznor make a more immersive and ambient soundtrack, which showed in the film. Fincher rid himself of the 'Panic Room' and 'Alien 3' theatrics with constant panning and special effects. I somehow feel that he's come into his own as a director more now than ever.
I guess this film owes a lot to the old 'Le Samouraï' film, a masterful dance through the mundane and extraordinary life of a hit person.
The Smiths. I love The Smiths. It was nice to hear some of their songs played throughout the film. I nearly wish they'd played Johnny Marr's guitar solo in 'Shoplifters Of The World (Unite and Take Over)', but it was cut off, which was perhaps for the best. A minor thing.
Tilda Swinton played her role low-handed. Talk about a character having come to terms;: perhaps they'd always been at peace with potential work outcome.
Part of me would like to rework the script, but then, I believe it was first worked on twenty years ago; that script may have seen some revision over decades.
All in all: this film is really worth seeing. The views, vistas, colours, the mundane, most acting... I loved the rhythm of the film; I can't say one part of the film is better than another, which is often the case for Fincher films, for me.
