Review of Nocturnal Animals (2016) by Troy K — 12 Mar 2017
Writer, director, and prestigious fashion designer Tom Ford hits home with his second feature film Nocturnal Animals. He proved his talents with his directorial debut A Single Man, and he continues to build on those talents in this film; boasting not only one of the best screenplays of 2016, it also has one of the most balanced casts.
Jake Gyllenhaal, Amy Adams, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Michael Shannon all turn in fantastic and convincing performances. Right from the start, if you're familiar with Ford's career in fashion, you'll notice he injects his own artistic and fashionable prowess in the most avant-garde manner.
The contrast between the raw and gritty dialogue and the upscale production design is what makes it so effective, aided by the award-worthy soundtrack. Bogged down only slightly by the dragging middle act, it's undoubtedly one of the more fresh and impressive films of the year.
This review of Nocturnal Animals (2016) was written by Troy K on 12 Mar 2017.
Nocturnal Animals has generally received positive reviews.
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