Well done Jake

Rating: 8/10 (1 March 2015)

I always believe that when the main character in a movie isn't likable I lose all interest because I don't care what happens. This movie proved me wrong because of Jake Gyllenhaal's performance. He plays a guy named "Lou" who we learn in the beginning is a thief and sells stolen goods for cash. While driving home, he comes upon a car crash where a van pulls to the side and a couple guys with camera's hop out and start to film it. He overhears them talking about selling the footage and whatnot. He approaches them for a job and the guy tells him to take a hike, not that politely though.
This is where he gets the idea and wants to do this himself. He buys a camcorder, police radio and hires a guy off the street to be his gps so to speak. He learns the LA cop codes and only goes after the graphic accidents. He becomes so successful he's able to buy a new car.
About half way is when you realize how terrifying this guy can be. When he beats the cops to a crash, he moves a victim so that he can get a better shot. What's most important to him, is him and his success and doesn't care about anything else. The ending will sum of the type of person he is. I hated the guy, but he was interesting and I was intrigued at how far he was willing to go. A solid 8/10