Superbly acted and well developed story keeps you interested until the end.

Rating: 10/10 (8 December 2014)

I must admit, that not knowing anything about the film before seeing it I was initially somewhat put-off by the character that Jake Gyllenhall portrayed in this film. Lacking the emotional character and moral boundaries of his previous roles, Jake was nothing short of spectacular in his portrayal of Louis Bloom, an ambitious and morally bankrupt individual that finds his niche in the grizzly world of news media. The acting was so compelling, that it was difficult not become immersed in this enthralling ride that pulled back the dark curtain of the industry. Gyllenhaal embodied a sociopathic kind of heartless detachment necessary to excel in providing for the public's consumption of the macabre.
This movie was meticulously thought out, the primary & supporting roles were about as close to being perfectly done as it gets, and the content had me traversing a varied landscape of feelings as I watched the story develop. Would I say this was my favorite movie of all time... absolutely not, but it was a well-crafted story which caught me off-guard and pulled me in. I'm not sure what else I could ask for. Bravo.