A young man named Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) comes upon the ruthless world of crime-scene videography for the evening news.

Rating: 9/10 (29 June 2016)

Released in theaters on October 31st, 2014 NIGHTCRAWLER is dark, mysterious thriller, drama, and suspense, that gives the audience a tough look at a world that many people may not know, or even think about. The world of watching television news, and wondering who goes in and shoots the aftermath of accidents, crime, and violence? In NIGHTCRAWLER, the audience gets an up close look, personal and even harsh at times the world of videography for the news.
This film is a spectacular thriller. Its setting is in the city of Los Angeles and its night life. Jake Gyllenhaal (Prisoners, The Day After Tomorrow) plays the character Lou Bloom. He is a very driven young man, desperate to explore and work in crime journalism. He works with a camera, filming crashes, fires, violence, and other types of dangers. As the film goes on, Lou Bloom becomes an even stranger individual. He was so strange and crazy, I thought he would make a good joker for an upcoming Batman film. On the other hand, he has what the news team looks for. Someone who is dedicated, a quick learner, and has a positive attitude. Such as, willing to work with them, and bond.
Furthermore, the films acting and directing were awesome. Jake Gyllenhaal's character really does come off as a strange yet driven and intelligent young man. Even though he isn't physically threatening, like other characters in films. but psychologically he is a crazy creep. He has greasy slick back hair, and he stares at you with those big eyes. The writer - director, Dan Gilroy did a great job of directing. I really enjoyed how at first he made Lou seem like an underdog and a new comer into this business, and then how Lou transforms into the man he is by the end of the film. Also, the director made you feel like you were in the car with Lou, up and close. Getting to know him, and his intentions.
So these are my final Bitchin' Buddha thoughts. Overall,this film has numerous things that are well done. Everything from the acting, writing, directing, and world of being a "nightcrawler" in a crime-scene videography for the evening news. It has good moments, and I believe it is definitely worth your time. I believe NIGHTCRAWLER earns a...
9/10 !
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