I saw Zodiac today. It was a good movie. I was expecting it to be more of a thriller, but actually im glad i wasnt scared out of my wits throughout the whole movie. The beginning is a bit horrid.
Robert Downey Jr. and Jake have very good chemistry working together on this film. Jake was quite the boyscout and very innocent i think. Robert Downey Jr's. character was anything but innocent, and easily overlooked by Jakey's character as they forged a working, social relationship.
I think their real lives parallel with the lives of the characters they play in Zodiac. Jake being the good boy, as i see him, and Downey Jr being the rebel, as everyone knows he is.
It would have been interesting if we saw little bit more of Jake's social life, but the Zodiac was Robert Graysmith's life. Robert Downey Jr. did an excellent job acting. I was really impressed with his portrayal of the character he played, though it wasnt far from his real life.
I dont have much to say about Ruffeo's character..his acting was good. Its ashame he didnt crack the case. So close though.
Zodiac is not an award winning film IMHO, but its very interesting and leaves you thinking.. the whole acting ensamble together really were a great team.. i give it an A, and hope read both books..