gorgeous cinematography, dark and thought provoking

Rating: 8/10 (1 March 2016)

every once in a while, a title pops up from the depths of the film industry that blows you away and leaves its mark. nightcrawler has easily set a new precedent for the psychological thriller, being nigh impossible to flaw. I like to keep my reviews short and sweet - so I'll highlight what made this film so great. if you look past the immediate details of the scenes, and take a closer look at the physical details of the actual image, you'll notice that the depth, perspective and more importantly the colours and tones is a work of art in itself. for example, the long shots of the car in the street at night with the glowing highlights of the street lights and signs is pure photo- graphical beauty. robert elswit clearly understands the importance of how cinematography sets, captures and emphasizes the tone of the movie. i loved every minute of this movie and rate it a 8/10, only thing i find lacking, is a darker soundtrack, and it would've rated higher with less filler scenes.