Gone girl is a 2014 american psychological thriller film directed by david fincher and with a screenplay by gillian flynn based on her 2012 novel of the same title. Accurate or not, gone girl s revised stereotypes, like their muchdecried predecessors, will doubtless leave their mark, since the film looks like being even more successful than the book. Sure, some characters are missing from david finchers film adaptation which flynn provided the screenplay for, but does that make the film worse than the movie. The ending of gone girl has always been controversial, and now that the movie has exposed a whole new legion of formerly innocent bystanders to flynns dark, cutthroat bestseller, that controversy has only expanded. Oct 09, 2014 the ending of gone girl has always been controversial, and now that the movie has exposed a whole new legion of formerly innocent bystanders to flynns dark, cutthroat bestseller, that controversy has only expanded. The movie is suspenseful and slow building, many times showing events from the past that help you put the pieces into place.
Although an ending like this can be frustrating, i love that i have continued to think about this book for quite some time after completing it. Whether youve read the book or not, i think its going to surprise people. Gone girl movie ending may cut closer to the book than. Once youve reached the end and all the secrets have spilled out, its not always fun to go back and read them again. We will talk about plots, and yes we will definitely discuss the ending. One of the most critically acclaimed suspense writers of our time, new york times bestseller gillian flynn takes that statement to its darkest place in this unputdownable masterpiece about a marriage gone terribly. Voices for helping to remind me of the many differences. Thatd be gone girl, for sure the buzziest movie of late. Amy does not impregnate herself out of love, but out of selfpreservation. The most troubling thought to me about the ending to gone girl is the inevitable fate of their son. In the end, nick deletes his memoir and chooses to stay with amy for. Through her two ultimately unreliable narrators, flynn masterfully weaves the slow trickle of critical details with 90degree plot turns. Gillian flynns third book, gone girl, skyrocketed to the top of the new york times fiction bestseller list in 2012 and spent 37 weeks at no. It was named one of the best books of the year by people magazine and the new york times, and was nominated for edgar award and the anthony award for best.
I started reading the book because i was going to see the movie, but wasnt able to finish it before seeing the movie. The gone girl movie has a different ending than the book. If you somehow did not read the headline of this post, we will restate this is a discussion about the ending of gone girl the movie. Nick and amy make their first public appearance together at the volunteer center, posing as a happily reunited couple. I know gone girl is a best seller and a lot of people loved it, but i couldnt even finish it. Classic literature, original gangster s4 e11 gone girl by gillian flynn thug notes book summary and analysis duration. One friend began reading the book at the same time i started listening. But there are a few things that author gillian flynn. Apr 15, 2015 i thought it was a really great adaptation and i really enjoyed it, but the one difference that bothered me was the ending. I really enjoyed the whole book, but the ending just had me in disbelief. Oct 06, 2014 obviously, this post includes many spoilers about the gone girl movie and book. Given the controversy already surrounding the twisted conclusion in the bestselling book some love it. Gone girl isnt generating the levels of anticipation that are nowadays generally reserved for marveldc superhero tentpoles, blockbuster sequels andor controversial remakereboots, but david finchers adaptation of author gillian flynns bestselling crimemystery novel is already generating buzz as a potential contender in next years awards season. Ive mentioned before that i actually dont find it horrible to watch the movie before reading.
Gone girl movie will have a different ending from the book. Which is the better version of gone girl by gillian flynn the book. Nonetheless, its filled with psychologically complex characters, lots of subplots, and tons of important detailsso dont zone out, blink, or skim passages, because you very well might miss some. The articles author stephen lee quotes director david fincher the social network, se7en on the authorpenned screenplay for the filmwhich stars ben affleck and rosamund pike as nick and amy respectivelyindicating that drastic deviations from the. Fans of the novel gone girl might be in for a big surprise when the movie version is released later this year. The casting for the two lead roles is also pretty ideal. Gone girl is a complex and dark psychological thriller adapted by the same writer of the book it was based on. Gone girl is a book that had me thinking one way, and then i was wrong, and then i thought another way and i was wrong again.
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the gone girl whirlwind tour. There was a time when it seemed like the most controversial thing to appear on television happened to be the latest episode of girls. Oct 05, 2014 if you read gillian flynns smash bestseller gone girl, then im sure youve also been up on the questions surrounding the ending, and youre eager to see what really happened when david fincher. We texted back and forth as she had a hard time getting into it while i loved it from the start. As far as sex goes, a man performs oral sex on a woman in a 20 second scene. I was so impressed with gillians talent to write characters that can drive you nuts. When the highly anticipated adaptation of gillian flynns book gone girl comes out this october, readers of the book can expect to be surprised by the ending, because it will be different. Rosemarys baby is one of my alltime favorite books. The series finale is a solid ending, but its got an amazing twist new girl yes, the fox sitcom built around a strong ensemble ended with one of the best twists. Gone girl is a pretty gripping story, the kind where just one more page easily turns into five more chapters, and in this respect, its a pretty easy read. The film adaptation of the bestselling novel is directed by david fincher, and stars ben affleck and rosamund pike as the toxic married couple nick and amy dunne.
I just finished gillian flynns gone girl after weeks of only being able to read a little bit at a time. She then forces him to delete his book by threatening to keep him from their unborn child. The movie stays pretty true to the book, although some characters. The novel authored by lew wallace is regarded as the most influential christian book of the 19 th century. Aug 15, 2014 gone girl, the upcoming mystery thriller based on the novel of the same name by gillian flynn, seems like a perfect fit for director david fincher, whose past work includes other nasty crime tales like se7en and the girl with the dragon tattoo. The complexity of human behavior promotional still for the upcoming gone girl film adaptation. Gone girl, book to movie comparison hannahsbeautyandhair. Im probably not going to go back and finish the book now that i have seen the movie. Set in missouri, the story begins as a mystery that follows the events surrounding nick dunne affleck, who becomes the prime suspect in the sudden. So now that were already buzzing and oh that chatter is destined to be cast far and wide we might as well clear something up for.
The novel became quite popular and soon made the new york times best seller list. Oct 04, 2014 gone is the girl hilary handy amy framed for stalking. Well i read the book and i had a hard time finding the difference between the book s ending. Its interesting reading the book with the knowledge of whats really going on, but i feel like id have gotten much more tension from reading the book first. The movies are categorized with psychological thriller.
Same as that of the movie the writer gillian flynn has a strong liking for such endings. To its credit, gone girl stays pretty true to the book. There have been a lot of articles comparing the differences between the book and film version of gone girl, the runaway bestseller by gillian flynn. It seems they made nicks decision the stay with amy more about the child and responsibility, whereas the book made it more of a messed up passionate unhealthy obsession between them and a psychological decision where he. The movie would have a new ending, one where spoilers. They are even set to have an interview with ellen abbott in their home. Spoilers ahead first, the death of desi collingsin the book i. Gone girls ending is different from the book in these. When the son starts behaving in a way that does not satisfy that need any longer, i imagine that. Obviously, this post includes many spoilers about the gone girl movie and book. I disliked the characters and to see their relationship disintegrating was just disturbing to me. Gone girl author gillian flynn talks murder, marriage, and con games gone girl author gillian flynn to write her first young adult novel amazon picks its 10 best books of 2012.
Gillian flynns name has been placarding book stores all over the world for a while now and pretty soon, its going to take a tour around the silver screens as well. Mar 28, 2015 first off i want to say, while the book was inherently better, this was the best book to movie rendition i have ever saw. Messala, judahs good friend from childhood, comes back home with a lot of ambitions. I was honestly a little disappointed in the end of the story. Despite the fact that flynn wrote the screenplay for david finchers new film, there are a. While gone girl was a better example of how to condense a book into a film, you might still have found yourself wondering exactly what gillian. Gone, too, the early break in nick and amys relationship, which lead to amys festering feelings about men. As gone girl rolled through production, there was talk about director david fincher and screenwriter gillian flynn tinkering with and possibly changing the ending to the authors bestselling. Im usually firmly on the the book is better side, and though i havent gotten very far with the book i really wouldnt be surprised if the movie is better.
Whereas in the book there are some changes from that of the movie. All of that pretty much covers the differences between the book and the movie. So pay attention, because this tour stops for no one. If you havent seen david finchers latest, bookmark this and come back later. In the movie gone girl, why does ben afflecks sister say at the end, you broke my heart. Oct 03, 2014 if you read gillian flynns smash bestseller gone girl, then im sure youve also been up on the questions surrounding the ending, and youre eager to see what really happened when david fincher. David finchers gone girl has a different third act than. The very, very spoiled edition if youve already read gone girl, or if you dont mind swimming in a sea of spoilers, weve got a few thoughts that require giving up some of.
Is gone girls movie ending different from the book. Thats a fair nonspoilerish description of gone girl, based on the 2012 book of the same name written by gillian flynn. Pretty much everyone myself included took this to mean gone girl. Gone girl the end of gone girl spoiler alert showing 150. Want to talk about changes the film made to the book especially its ending without ruining it for others. Gone girl movie ending compared to book popsugar celebrity. The book will always be better than the movie overall. The movie made from the book whose spoiler page has become by far my all time most popular post on book journey. Spoiler page for gone girl by gillian flynn book journey. The story reveals how difficult it is as a married woman in terms of conceiving children and bad husband.
There were rumors going around that gillian flynn wrote the screenplay with a different ending. Oct 08, 2014 the book version of gone girl, so ive heard, is a crime novel. Heres how gillian flynn defended the ending of gone girl. Earlier this year, many fans of gillian flynns 2012 thriller gone girl were dismayed to learn that the author had changed the storys ending for the film adaptation. Before we even begin, from the off this article has major spoilers for gone girl. Back in january, entertainment weekly ran a cover story on the then upcoming adaptation of gillian flynns bestselling novel gone girl. Tyler perry who plays afflecks lawyer tanner bolt told vulture just last month that david fincher has his own way of telling the story. I just finished listening to the audio book gone girl and am disappointed in the ending.
David fincher downplays ending changes screen rant. Major differences between the gone girl book and movie. Sep 29, 2014 i just finished gone girl and i am so ridiculously disappointed in the ending. The film concludes with amy and nick going on television to announce amys pregnancy, as opposed. The differences between the ending of gone girl, the film, and gone girl, the book, are miniscule. Differences between gossip girl book vs tv show page 1. The character has the same name in both the book and the movie. Oct 06, 2014 the differences between the ending of gone girl, the film, and gone girl, the book, are miniscule. Gone is the girl hilary handy amy framed for stalking. I did read the ending and after i did knew id made the right decision in not wasting my time with this book. Nonetheless, its filled with psychologically complex characters, lots of subplots, and tons of important detailsso dont zone out, blink, or skim passages, because you very well might miss something. The story is a built on the adventure of jewish price known as judah benhur who was also a merchant in jerusalem at the start of the 1 st century. The ending of gone girl is a big point of contention for a lot of readers.
Surprising or not, true to the book or not, gone girl comes out oct. Heres how gillian flynn defended the ending of gone girl in 2012. The series garnered plenty of acclaim to offset some of the other, lets say, less positive reactions it garnered telling the ongoing story of lena dunhams onscreen alter ego hannah horvath and her small group of friends, but for whatever reason, the series, and. I was enthralled by gillian flynns 2012 novel gone girl, but, like so many readers of the marital mystery, i was lessthanpleased with the. The book was absolutely fantastic until the last thirty or so pages. Gone girl is a thriller novel in the mystery and crime genres, by the american writer gillian flynn. In the run up to the premiere, fincher quoted ben affleck as saying of flynns screenplay, this is a whole new third act. Its strongly hinted that things arent going to go back to normal after the ending. Read on for flynns explanation as to why gone girl s ending is the only one that would have worked. The unhappy ending was just a way for the author to insist on the point she was trying to make which was to show.
But dont be surprised to see some changes in the onscreen adaptation of the beloved gillian flynn book. Thanks to imdb, amc filmsite, and a post by andrea rowe on yahoo. Earlier this year, many fans of gillian flynns 2012 thriller gone girl were dismayed to learn that the author had changed the storys ending for. Given the controversy already surrounding the twisted conclusion in the. It makes for great discussion when so many people can read the exact same book yet come away with so many different opinions regarding the characters fates.
Gone girl the end of gone girl spoiler alert showing 1. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. The sense of suspense in the novel comes from whether or not nick dunne is involved in the disappearance of his wife amy. The film stars ben affleck, rosamund pike, neil patrick harris, and tyler perry. Plenty of other details were changed, of course, and feel free to remark on any changes you feel may have been more. In the case of gillian flynns addictive maritaldysfunction mystery gone girl, which david fincher is currently translating for the screen, the news that flynn has come up with an entirely. I still would choose the book over the movie, but the latter is very good and well worth watching if youve somehow missed it.
Finally, 10 days after the opening of the movie, i made it to see gone girl. If you read gillian flynns smash bestseller gone girl, then im sure youve also been up on the questions surrounding the ending, and youre eager. A recent profile of star ben affleck briefly delves into the nature of director david finchers gone girl movie ending, potentially clarifying rumors. How the gone girl movie ends popsugar entertainment.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. And yes, despite rumors to the contrary, the film does having the same ending as the novel. Seriously, here are the stats since i wrote the post in 2012. It was published by crown publishing group in june 2012. Oct 08, 2014 back in january, entertainment weekly ran a cover story on the then upcoming adaptation of gillian flynns bestselling novel gone girl. Gone girl is an example of mystery, suspense, and crime genres. Though rumors throughout production implied that flynn, who also wrote the movies script, was going to change the ending, the. Its more like a cyclone on steroids, with farm animals and houses zooming by really fast.
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