A desire, an obsession, lack of scruples and a camera in hand

Rating: 8/10 (29 July 2017)

Such a present theme, such a precise technique and a marvelous performance, "The Vulture" is a conjecture about the insatiable human thirst for the misfortune of others, and the sale of death, several similar programs existent around the world (In Brazil) , Who focus and specialize in selling death by creating urban coves with cameras, cars, equipment and hunger. A linear script, which contains some difficulties in guiding its acts and abuses at various climax, but what is necessary to take the monotony. Telling the story of Louis Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal), a man with an immense penchant and an insatiable desire to win in life, with difficulties of getting a job and living from petty thefts, he discovers a new market, selling accident videos And murders on local television channels, such a market becomes Lous's obsession, which does everything to stand out and does not put any effort or scruples. We can not judge so much Louis, a man with ambition and desire to overcome insatiable, we can not judge his work or even his coldness, only his crimes can be judged, the biggest villains are the public itself indulging in a basic human curiosity, Morbid curiosity, this interest generates the market that generates interest in exploiting it, this is a trade, and the criticism of the film is precisely on top of that, the despair of the television channels in selling death, and the little concern to understand or help Victims, what counts is the exploitation of its disgrace. The film has an extremely urban photograph, at times it remembers the great "Drive", with a palette of colors that always strives to emphasize the night, a good sound mix and a basic but competent assembly, the soundtrack is discreet, but When it appears, she talks to Louis, and the film seeks not to sell violence, other than the same shows, this is interesting, as it seeks to reach the public with its quality rather than pure appeal. The biggest highlight of the film for me is Jake Gyllenhaal, an actor who completely embodied himself for the movie, losing I0 kilos, not flashing, and even the way of walking is different, Jake is incredible, with a sociopathic face and really looking like A vulture, he completely steals the scene, not just the scene, the whole movie, you feel the desperation in his eyes, the despair of anyone who would do anything to achieve their goal, Jake makes the best performance of his career. Finally, "O Abultre" is a great and interesting film, it details itself in small details, but it is very well acted and has a very interesting morality.