I never realised this happened - disturbing

Rating: 7/10 (25 October 2014)

Jake Gyllenhaal plays a disturbing individual who is struggling to get a job. One day he stumbles across a road accident and his odd personality drives him to stop, get out of his car and look, only to meet a guy with a camera filming the incident. He learns that this footage can be sold to the TV networks and realises this might be the career for him. The film follows his path as he learns the ropes and becomes a success using somewhat nefarious techniques.
This was an interesting film and has tension, a slick dialogue and good pace. Jake delivers a solid performance in a character that makes you pretty uncomfortable throughout the film. It was great to see Rene Russo again who plays a failing TV exec willing to do what it takes to keep her job.
Not a film I would normally visit the cinema for but I am glad I did.