Chilling, intense and awesome!

Rating: 10/10 (13 February 2015)

I really, really dug this film!
The story to "Nightcrawler" is incredible and builds at such a fantastic pace. Everything is developed very fluidly and naturally. It builds at such a great pace and the tension is crafted so well that, by the time the major event happens in the story, I was on the edge of my seat, holding my breath and staring unblinking at the horror about to splash across my TV screen. Writer/director Dan Gilroy crafted an amazing story and he showcased it perfectly.
Once again, Jake Gyllenhaal completely dominates the character he is playing and proves that this dude is almost god-like in his acting ability. He was able to take this loathsome character of Louis Bloom and make him insanely interesting and captivating to watch. Not to mention he made him a bit humorous, partly charming but completely unnerving all at the same time. Sure, he was the main character but Gyllenhaal commanded attention in that role in a way that a lead actor is supposed to. Like so many characters Gyllenhaal plays, he made Bloom feel legit, believable, and completely realistic.
Overall, I was just blown away with "Nightcrawler." Aside from what I already mentioned, the film also contains a great supporting cast, provides excellent commentary about the state of journalism and the media, and Gilroy made the very city of LA feel like a character in the film that Bloom is prowling and hunting through. It all added up for a fantastic film!