My Top 10: David Fincher Films

David Fincher is certainly not the type of director to make at least one film every year. The Denver man really picks his projects carefully and we are certainly in for a thrill ride for the most part. The stuff you are expecting from his films is a grungy tone, its usually a mystery story or a thriller and has some very exceptional performances.

The funny thing, is that David Fincher has only directed eleven films. In that torturous number 11 spot is his directorial debut in the form of Alien 3. After being involved in music videos, Fincher was given his break by following on by two of the most successful sci-fi films of all-time. While it is a country mile behind its two predecessors, it is solid viewing. If you're a fan of the franchise, then you will get the most enjoyment out of it.

This top ten sees a great mix of franchise sequels, original pieces and features based off novels or a true story. Check it out:

11) Alien

10) Panic Room - I remember this being advertised when I was a kid. However, I have only seen this a year ago.

It ends up being a solid thriller that is pretty tense for the most part.

It Jodie Foster and a young Kristin Stewart take refuge in their new house's safe room after a break-in with Jared Leto playing the main villain.

9) Mank - Fincher's latest project that tells us the story of the writer of Citizen Kane, Herman Mankiewicz.

While on the whole, it's more style over substance, it remains to be engaging and dramatic viewing, especially for cinephiles like myself.

The story is told in a way that pays homage to Citizen Kane as well as feeling like a standalone, and the performances are very strong. Especially from Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins.

8) The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo - Based off the popular book novel and Swedish film, Fincher gives us an American re-make that is a welcomed one.

While not being as risky as the Swedish version, there is still a lot to like. Most notably Rooney Mara fantastic performance as Lisbeth Salander.

Also, the choice of song in the opening credits is brilliant.

7) Zodiac - Based off the events of the famous Zodiac killer from the late 60's and early 70's.

It sees a stellar cast portray a film that is not your usual serial killer film. It focuses solely on the detectives. So it may bore some demographics as the pacing is slow.


But the story-telling and development makes this film quite an impressive creation.

6) The Game - A romping mystery thriller that sees Michael Douglas play a wealthy banker given the chance to experience an unusual form of entertainment.

It ends up terrorizing his life and he cannot get out of it.

The pacing, intensity and slick writing really sells this film and ended up being a popular feature with the general public.

5) The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button - Winner of three Oscars and nominated for ten others, this is certainly Fincher's most successful film in terms of awards won.

Brad Pitt plays a strange character that is born old and ends up growing younger and younger throughout his life.

If you loved Forrest Gump, you'll like this.

4) Gone Girl - My film of 2014 sees a wife played by Rosamund Pike disappear, and while the town points the finer at the husband played by Ben Affleck, there is a deadly plan being made.

The beginning as an interesting crime story. Then it turns into a twisted thriller that cranks up many notches. Pike owns the screen and should have won the Oscar for Best Actress in my opinion.

3) The Social Network - I remember being really unsure whether a film about the creation of Facebook would be interesting.

Boy was I wrong! What an utterly engrossing film lead by terrific performances by Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and even Justin Timberlake.

It ending up being a such a thrill ride that I would happily watch again and again.

2) Fight Club - One of the big hits at the very end of the 20th century that has become one of the biggest cult classics of all-time.

It sees a regular office worker looking to do something else with his life. After crossing paths with a reckless entrepreneur, they create something that gets way out of hand.

It also has one of the most memorable twists in film history.

1) Se7en - The film that really put Fincher on the map, and in a big way.

Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt play two detectives (one rookie, one veteran) hunting a serial killer using the seven deadly sins as their method of killing their victims.

It's slick, it's grungy, it's tense and it has such a brilliant ending.