Review of Nightcrawler (2014) by Andy F — 10 Oct 2015

It is definitely the powerhouse performance from Gyllenhaal we've heard about, but the supporting characters leave something to be desired.

This review of Nightcrawler (2014) was written by Andy F on 10 Oct 2015.

Nightcrawler has generally received very positive reviews.

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