A Terrific Crime-Thriller with an Engrossing Jake Gyllenhaal!

Rating: 9/10 (5 December 2014)

'Nightcrawler' is dark, though-provoking & exciting, all at the same time, which serves as A Terrific Crime-Thriller! And Jake Gyllenhaal embodies the part of unlikely anti-hero, engrossingly.
'Nightcrawler' Synopsis: When Lou Bloom, a driven man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
'Nightcrawler' follows a man's desperate journey to prove himself. He goes to extreme measures, to get out there. The protagonist, Lou Bloom, played by Gyllenhaal, first comes across as a sympathetic junkie who's a victim of a bleak America, but later comes across, as a manipulative & power-hunger animal. Its a sharp, but risky character, who grows on you & later haunts you.
Dan Gilroy's Screenplay is dark, but exciting, as well. It also delivers some humor, which comes as a much-needed relief in the intense proceedings. Gilroy's Direction is pitch-black, complementing the film's mood, most accurately. Cinematography is grim. Editing is pretty crisp.
And now of course, let's move on to Gyllenhaal. His embodiment here deserves some serious awards consideration. He's every bit of the freak he portrays, and for sure, he's the best choice for this part.
A Special Mention for Rene Russo. Its so nice to her in a substantial role after long time. She's fabulous & shares an awkwardly interesting on-screen chemistry with Gyllenhaal.
On the whole, 'Nightcrawler' packs a solid punch! Very Strongly Recommended!