Director: Dan Gilroy
Release Date: Oct
31, 2014
Rated R for Violence, Language and Graphic Images
Runtime: 1 hr. 57 min.
Genres: Drama
Review:
Nightcrawler is a kinetic film anchored by a career defining
performance by Jake Gyllenhaal which is sure to garner more than a few acting
nods come award season. Dan Gilroy’s
directorial debut isn’t perfect but it’s impressive enough to leave a lasting
impression. His film captures the hollow
neon griminess of the Los Angeles
at night all while following an empty and nearly soulless character. Gyllenhaal’s performance is entrancing from
the start as he channels a serial killers level of creepiness mixed with a
robotic energy peppered with corporate speak as a second language. Renee Russo is solid in a supporting role as
the TV producer with an endless amount of moral grey area. She’s reserved but just as focused as
Gyllenhaal. There is some clumsiness in Gilroy’s
directorial effort which is most apparent near the end where the film lingers a
tad longer than it needs to. Still, it’s
a rather impressive debut and perfect showcase for Gyllenhaal’s talent.
B+
sounds intriguing...definitely want to see it
ReplyDeleteVery interesting film and Gyllenhaal's performance is just incredible...
DeleteLoved every single second of this movie. One of the most impressive films in 2014. Gyllenhaal's performance is insane, wow!!
ReplyDeleteReally impressive film, Gyllenhaal should earn an Oscar nod for his performance, such excellent work.
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