A Delightfully Evil Thriller

Rating: 8/10 (7 December 2014)

One of the few times I can recall legitimately loathing the main character of a film, Jake Gyllenhaal's performance as the awkward and twisted Louis Bloom is arguably Oscar-worthy. He is awkward enough to inspire pity, smart enough to impress, and evil enough to repulse. The film takes a brave dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of modern TV News that should make an impression on audiences as to never watch the their local news the same way again. Many who watch this will be disappointed about the end of the movie, as typical stories usually tell us that "everything will work out in the end," but "Nightcrawler" hits audiences with reality and is extremely unapologetic about it.
Dan Gilroy's directing debut is sure to impress. The movie wastes no time on background, or subplots, but instead thrusts viewers directly into a story that moves downhill quickly. The low-budget special effects and makeup are also equally impressive, serving as a breath of fresh air for viewers tired of their screens being filled with a mess of nearly incomprehensible CGI effects. If audiences everywhere do not at least like the film, it is sure to etch itself into the minds of viewers for a long time.