Panic Room

Year: 2002

Grade: B+

Country: USA

Director: Fincher

Review

a good film. it’s definitely not fincher’s best film, but it’s a different kind of film. he’s a very modern director in that he incorporates technology into his filmmaking process as much as anyone i can think of off the top of my head. i would exclude blockbusters from that because they always have a heavy use of sfx, blue screens, etc. if you weren’t convinced of fincher’s skill before then listening to the commentary should change your mind at least a bit. his commentaries aren’t the best i’ve heard, but he gives a good sampling of the creative thought process, filming snags, his different philosophies, etc. even though i didn’t agree with his assessment of certain items here and there, his is a valid and well-based perspective.