Review of Nightcrawler (2014) by Dirigiblepulp — 02 Jan 2015
A dark side look at the American dream. There's always a movie about what it takes, and what is "takes", to make it big, but writer/director Dan Gilroy implies something a bit different here. That maybe what it takes is to be sociopath, have no principles, moral or empathy and that maybe it rubs off a bit, because it is seductive and it is EVERYTHING and that's how it spreads.
Jake Gyllenhaal likened his character to a coyote and it really shows. Eye sockets dark and retreated, a lanking hunched over posture and an instinct for survival. No matter the cost. Also a great satire of TV news (spot-on, obvious, perfect). A character study, modern reflection, satire; single-minded and balanced.
This review of Nightcrawler (2014) was written by Dirigiblepulp on 02 Jan 2015.
Nightcrawler has generally received very positive reviews.
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