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if you LOVED this movie, you should see...

posted 13 years ago by Wim_wenders
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I loved it after the 2nd watching, its one of my favourites, but im willing to listen to recomendations for similar movies

[–] wrs6565 13 years ago

Go watch the 1970s paranoia-classics that inspired Fincher: "All The President's Men," "The Parallax View," and ESPECIALLY "The Conversation," which is a stone-cold Watergate-era classic.

These movies aren't about serial killers, but they've got that feel to 'em y'know?

[–] David_Lightman 12 years ago

While I agree that it has the same feeling of paranoia I think 'The Parallax View' is not in the league of "Zodiac", "All the Presidents Men" and "The Conversation".

I would also add "J.F.K." to the list to watch if you haven't seen it.

[–] JoshAcid 13 years ago

Obviously the subject matters could not be more different, but I was reminded of Zodiac when I watched Moneyball recently...Only because they both ostensibly belong to very common subgenres -- serial killer movies and sports movies -- but are really about the behind-the-scenes, inner workings of the subjects and are more interested in people talking to move the plots along rather than the typical flashy action that both subgenres usually present. I think they're both wonderful examples of steering clear of cliches and delivering the pleasures of their genres more intellectually than superficially.

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[–] hansenmv2002 12 years ago

They really didnt "Hollywood" this up -- its the best that could be done - given the LACK of actually solving these murders.

OH - i gave this a 9 - really like -- that may not be obvious from comment above.

[–] trustkill782 12 years ago

I actually got that same thing while watching Moneyball. Good post.

[–] Hancock_the_Superb 12 years ago

The Onion Field is equally good as a depiction of destructive obsession and guilt. It has the added dimension of depicting the criminals' efforts to bilk the legal system which I found fascinating.

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[–] andreadavalos 12 years ago

Certainly the films that others have already mentioned. Also check out Network (1976) and Prince Of The City (1981), both by Sydney Lumet.

And if you want a great film on a serial killer police investigation check out Prime Suspect (1991). It's a two episode TV movie, but believe me don't let that put you off. It's extremely well made and realistic, going into alot of detail into the investigation.

[–] CasseroleWorshipper 12 years ago

A Korean movie called MEMORIES OF MURDER!
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[–] Harmonica11 12 years ago

I would put Memories Of Murder in there as well. I also consider The Secret In There Eyes to have the same mystery factor that The Zodiac has.

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[–] RiFiFi5519 12 years ago

The Town That Dreaded Sundown

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075342/

[–] dropdown1 12 years ago

Man on a Swing

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071806/

[–] Kidooo 12 years ago

The Korean "Memories of Murder", "The Chaser" and the Argentinian "The Secret in Their Eyes".

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