I was blown away!

Rating: 10/10 (18 November 2014)

I actually wasn't all that enthused about going to see this. If I go to a theater and it's almost two hours, I get a little anxious. Sometimes I have trouble sitting put in the theater if it doesn't engage me. Thankfully, this movie made me forget about the running time and took me on a ride I won't forget anytime soon. Until I see otherwise, this is the movie I will be rooting for come Oscar season. This isn't terrifying in the typical way! This movie is terrifying because of the realistic nature. It is a fantastic look at the ethics of broadcasting. Morals and ethics are thrown out the window to a big degree in this movie. Hardly anybody is sympathetic in this movie. (Except for Ahmed) It's unabashedly unapologetic and I respected that heavily.It grips you right from the outset and doesn't let go until the end. Everything about this movie is amazing. Even the cinematography is incredible. Some of it was truly mind-blowing to look at! Shooting a lot of the scenes at night augmented things in a big way. It was a very memorable experience. I was disgusted and disturbed to see how far somebody would go for the price of fame. Jake Gyllenhall gives a harrowing portrayal of Louis Bloom. He's an eccentric weirdo, but a fascinating one. I abhor his character, but I couldn't look away. He plays one of the most despicable characters I've ever had the pleasure of watching. His performance packs a wallop and I hope he picks up an Oscar for best actor! I'll never look at him the same way again. Rene Russo is excellent as Nina. Her character isn't as appalling as Jake's, but she was pretty evil herself. She still knows how to command the screen and delivered a great performance. Her chemistry with Gyllenhall was pretty good. At the age of 60, she's still gorgeous! Bill Paxton can play these types of charismatic slime balls in his sleep, but it was still a lot of fun to see him work his magic. Riz Ahmed is the only sympathetic character in this movie. He's flawed, but he has morals and he's genuine. I'm not too familiar with him, but he was awesome. The ending had major balls to end like it did. I was shocked, repulsed, and mortified. That being said, I loved every minute of it.
I love anything that makes me think about it for a day or two after! Nightcrawler managed to do just that. Not sure this movie will be for everyone, but anybody that appreciates great filmmaking, good character development, and flawless acting should love it! Either way, you should take the risk! Plunge into the world of Nightcrawler and prepare to get dirty! You're in for a ride.
10/10