Se7en

Undoubtedly one of the strongest ever representatives of the thriller genre, which makes an extremely unnerving, unsettling, and utterly evocative impression thanks to its impeccable psychological atmosphere and virtuoso direction. Morgan Freeman's superb performance as a brilliant investigator just before retirement and Brad Pitt's performance as an enthusiastic rookie afterwards "merely" enhance the unique experience, which I rank among the best films of the 90s hands down. David Fincher's first mega-cut into world cinema, which also firmly and clearly defined Fincher's unique style with its uncanny ability to create a depressing, perfectly immersive atmosphere. (01/25/2014)

It’s not often that you get the chance to write a review of a movie like that on a day like this (7.7.2007). Se7en certainly ranks among the best ten movies I’ve ever seen. A perfect, engulfing atmosphere of a bleak city where nothing good ever happens, with the addition of one deranged psychopath with a strange plan. A simply brilliant screenplay. Great acting performances (especially the unforgettable Kevin Spacey). Fincher’s masterpiece. I don’t want to wallow in superlatives here, so I’m done. (07/06/2007)

The best film in its (sub)genre. David Fincher's camera antics and his ability to depict a depressive atmosphere are exactly what the theme of an elusive brutal killer needs, and it is difficult to find any holes in the screenplay or technical errors. The only thing that bothered me was the occasional fake rain, which was visibly artificial in many places (i.e. raining within a five-meter radius). The acting is flawless. The pair of detectives was portrayed exemplarily, the experience of age versus the fierceness of youth. The only action scene is very gripping, and the coldly depicted city, along with the dark camera filters, beautifully enhance the gloomy atmosphere full of brutal murders, junkies, and decaying corpses. The twist is undeniably brilliant, and even though Kevin Spacey only appears for a few minutes, it is precisely him who delivers the best performance. (11/08/2006)

Fincher is depressive again, in the way he only knows how. The murders are disgusting, especially the first one with the fat man is not very nice to see. The cops don't seem to know what a light switch is, so they keep shining their flashlights to make the most of the gloomy twilight. The perpetual rain doesn't help the mood, either, Scott knew that in Blade Runner. Depression alternates with depression and the interesting, gloomy screenplay plays into Fincher's hands, he is a master depression, we all know that. Add to this an irresistibly loathsome villain played by Spacey and a truly unusual ending for Hollywood and we get a clear five-star rating. (05/11/2003)

Alongside The Silence of the Lambs, this is the most powerful psycho-thriller ever. Seven is a gem of the genre in which every filmmaking component is stretched to the absolute limit, along with the viewer’s nerves, emotions and psyche. Darkness that will take your breath away and keep you up at night. (05/06/2006)