More Than A Character Study: A Job Study

Rating: 9/10 (25 April 2020)

Jake Gyllenhaal is the GOAT in this movie, such a shame that Oscars didn't nominate him. Other performances are good but nothing which stands out. Other than that the screenplay and the directing are really great. Last 25 minutes is full of suspense and quite unpredictable. This movie is not only a character study of Gyllenhaal's character but also a study of journalism. While watching the news have you ever asked yourself, "How did they film this?" you will love this film. You probably know the answer and don't want to believe it. Yes, the movie is extreme and unrealistic at times but Gyllenhaal's acting makes the character so likable that you become the man next to his seat and question his decisions and sometimes even believe what he is doing is right. A solid movie overall, but the first 20 minutes is a bit slow and also in the first 20 minutes Gyllenhaal's acting might seem irritating but when you get used to it then you realize that he is no longer Gyllenhaal, he is a different person.