Nightcrawler
Open Road Films (II) | Release Date: October 31, 2014
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amboyNov 5, 2014
This is a knockout--the intensity is sustained through brilliant writing, remarkable acting, and stunning camera work. What it suggests about contemporary media and technology is scary. The most remarkable element, however, is JakeThis is a knockout--the intensity is sustained through brilliant writing, remarkable acting, and stunning camera work. What it suggests about contemporary media and technology is scary. The most remarkable element, however, is Jake Gyllenhall--the contrast between his Medici prince face and his amoral, sociopathic ambition is overwhelming and should make him an early favorite for an Oscar.… Expand
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Eon2323Dec 23, 2014
Jake Gyllenhaal gives one of his best performances here in this film. It's so incredibly dark and slimy, you'll want to look away at some parts but you're just unable to because of the pull this movie has on the viewer. BeautifulJake Gyllenhaal gives one of his best performances here in this film. It's so incredibly dark and slimy, you'll want to look away at some parts but you're just unable to because of the pull this movie has on the viewer. Beautiful cinematography, actually reminded me a bit of Nicolas Winding Refn's film "Drive" with Ryan Gosling especially with the dark Los Angeles setting. Definitely a must-see film, and I pray that Gyllenhaal at least gets an Oscar nomination for this.… Expand
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QwertyPJMNov 16, 2014
When a movie manages to make you forget that you're watching as famous an actor as Jake Gyllenhaal because you're totally engrossed by the character he's portraying, you know you're viewing something special. Nightcrawler is a characterWhen a movie manages to make you forget that you're watching as famous an actor as Jake Gyllenhaal because you're totally engrossed by the character he's portraying, you know you're viewing something special. Nightcrawler is a character study, a look into the mind of an already established psychopath as he delves deeper and deeper to the point of no return. You follow Lou Bloom, a man who goes from one payout to the next in a variety of illegal ways, until one night he discovers he has an unmatched talent for Nichtcrawling, which is the filming of crime scenes and violent acts for the seedy underworld of the late night news. Bloom becomes so obsessed with capturing the best possible crime on camera and goes to unspeakable lengths to achieve his goal.
Gyllenhaal gives the performance of his life as the creepy yet totally gripping lou Bloom, with his wide eyes that never blink and stilted conversations that sound as if he's gone onto the web and looked up 'How to talk to people'. The whole movie essentially follows his journey up the ladder of the Nightcrawling profession, in fact I don't think there's a single scene in the film which he doesn't appear in, as the other cast members really do play supporting roles for the main even that is Bloom. The action sequences are done immaculately, with the last 20 minutes of the movie proving to be the tensest I've seen in a long time.
I can't think of a serious issue I have with this movie. The acting from Gyllenhaal is Oscar worthy, the storyline is unpredictable and tense and even the directing, whilst not perfect, really portrays LA night-life superbly. My favourite film of 2014 and a must see for everyone else.… Expand
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FishersamDec 3, 2014
Wow..... Just.... Wow.. I watch a lot of movies. This movie is by far the best movie I have seen this year and is certainly in my all-time top 10 list. Jake Gyllenhaal's performance was masterful.

I've seen the trailer for this movieWow..... Just.... Wow.. I watch a lot of movies. This movie is by far the best movie I have seen this year and is certainly in my all-time top 10 list. Jake Gyllenhaal's performance was masterful.

I've seen the trailer for this movie several times and couldn't quite figure out what it was about or if I would care to watch it. After watching the movie, I understand how it could be difficult to create an attractive trailer for this movie. The film goes against the grain. It doesn't follow the standard movie blueprint and breaks many unwritten rules of movies. It is unforgiving and gritty. I recommend anyone who enjoys films to watch this one. Anyone who gives this movie negative feedback is probably a troll, a hater of Jake Gyllenhaal, or someone who can't grasp the concept of a film that isn't similar to another film they saw last week.

As another reviewer mentioned, Nightcrawler is modern achievement. Hopefully Hollywood will take note and cease this conveyor belt of sub par films.

Wow.… Expand
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SimpleMethodDec 2, 2014
A slick, satisfying L.A.-set noir, Nightcrawler features Jake Gyllenhaal's most accomplished performance, and it's surrounded by lush cinematography, sharp writing, and a great sense of direction.
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TrilobiteGOct 6, 2015
Jake Gyllenhaal is a Basilisk in this film. He is a Basilisk in a suit and tie and with a sickly cold smile on his face. This is genuinely a masterpiece. How crafted and well thought out this is for an idea, the quirks of the characters andJake Gyllenhaal is a Basilisk in this film. He is a Basilisk in a suit and tie and with a sickly cold smile on his face. This is genuinely a masterpiece. How crafted and well thought out this is for an idea, the quirks of the characters and the instant establishment of juxtapositions between Rick and Lou is phenomenal. A great achievement in cinema history and surely one of the greatest films I've ever seen.… Expand
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BobCat51Jul 23, 2015
This is an absolutely fantastic character study with great directing and a brilliant performance from Jake Gyllenhaal. I've watched this film several times and always feel emotionally effected and moved by its powerful and wonderfullyThis is an absolutely fantastic character study with great directing and a brilliant performance from Jake Gyllenhaal. I've watched this film several times and always feel emotionally effected and moved by its powerful and wonderfully designed character.… Expand
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SaltyPopcornNov 27, 2014
NIGHTCRAWLER – JUST WOW – WHAT A MOVIE. Jake Gyllenhaal is my pick for Best Male Actor Oscar this year and the movie deserves a nomination, as does first time director, Dan Gilroy. In the words of Lou Bloom “A friend is a gift you giveNIGHTCRAWLER – JUST WOW – WHAT A MOVIE. Jake Gyllenhaal is my pick for Best Male Actor Oscar this year and the movie deserves a nomination, as does first time director, Dan Gilroy. In the words of Lou Bloom “A friend is a gift you give yourself” – this movie is your friend!

Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a loner, a dedicated and passionately driven loner. He has absolutely no friends and spends his time by himself, learning a vast amount of skills on the internet or stealing items to sell. He desperately wants love (or his idea of love) and a job with a steady income. His social skills are based on what he has learned online, as such, he has no social graces or knowledge. He speaks like a text book and is void of emotion and a path to live on. He tries asking for jobs and selling himself to various places but he has no luck, until he sees a fascinating and bloody piece of inspiration. He could become someone who works for himself and gets a reward if he does the job well, that of a nightcrawler, overnight freelance trash journalism. The stuff that trash TV news wants a piece of, the darkest of society at its worse. You all love seeing a train wreck, you know you shouldn’t watch but you can’t take your eyes off it. Lou films it and sells it to TV for you to watch over your morning breakfast. But as a freelancing job there are other freelancers and if you want your item sold you need to have the best footage, what would you, or in this case, Lou do to get the best sellable footage?

Lou is a vampire, a manipulative murderous vampire, he is terrifying in his matter of fact speak, unpredictable and unstoppable, could it turn into a serial killer movie? Lou is another train wreck you can’t take your eyes off, while his delivery is humorous his belief in himself and the world is beyond freakish, the worst part, people like him probably exist.

Lou meets KLWA night news editor, ruthless, trash TV editor, Nina Romina (Rene Russo), who he sells his footage to exclusively. Romina is at the end of her career tether and knows that train wrecks will sell and get people viewing. In Nina Romina’s own words describing the ideal footage “a screaming woman, running down the street with her throat cut,” she says, and Lou is willing to go the extra distance to get it for her. It’s a match made in television hell.

At the start Nina views Lou as a simple determined guy, the new kid on the block who may have some good footage. But their relationship grows into much more.

Russo’s husband, writer/ director Dan Gilroy has delivered a fresh and nuanced screenplay and delivered it on a golden platter with his debut movie. The unintentional wit and candour of Lou is reminiscent of Norman Bates and Frank. Gyllenhaal provides a dedicated tour de force with his performance. He was so dedicated to the role, he worked out eight hours a day and rode his cycle to set to lose weight as he wanted to be a “hungry coyote,” he also was so involved in the “mirror” scene he ended up in hospital getting his hand stitched, he then came straight back to set.

The supporting cast of Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed and Bill Paxton is the icing on the cake for this movie, they were all perfectly cast and perfectly delivered their characters. All of these characters have a small but pivotal piece on Lou’s chessboard and it all comes through onscreen, there is never too much nor too little delivered. That being said I always want more Paxton onscreen, he plays such a great character in this, he could have his own movie. And Russo is still one woman I would turn for, ever since LETHAL WEAPON 3 I have crushed on her, I never thought she could do a trashy and desperate look, an aging and needy power woman, and she does, while slowly falling into Lou’s world of insanity.

Academy Award Winner Robert Elswit’s cinemtography is the cherry on top of that icing on this glorious cake of a movie. It has a definite Scorcese look and feel to it. The seedy undertones and dark moodiness of Los Angeles created by Elswit have never felt so unappealing, it literally is a hunting ground for Lou. At the same time the colours are all striking, to match the increased sight by Lou's large "all-seeing" eyes, eyes that Gyllenhaal rarely blinks - he did the same thing in DONNIE DARKO.

NIGHTCRAWLERS' satirical dark comedic thrilling look at paparazzi styled freelance guerrilla journalism is at times hilarious and at others terrifying. This is the closest film to Scorcese's BRINGING OUT THE DEAD I have seen. It is an amazing piece of cinema for film lovers, this is not for the family or date night. Gyllenhall for Oscar!… Expand
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MovieGuysNov 4, 2014
It's hard to believe Nightcrawler was made by first time director Dan Gilroy, because what a movie this is. It's appropriately seedy and eerie; Jake Gyllenhaal gives one of his best performances of his career; and the tone is dead-on accurateIt's hard to believe Nightcrawler was made by first time director Dan Gilroy, because what a movie this is. It's appropriately seedy and eerie; Jake Gyllenhaal gives one of his best performances of his career; and the tone is dead-on accurate in every scene no matter what s happening. The characters are all round and realistic, and the cinematography to die for. If these things don't do it for you, it'll be the pure atmospheric tension of the movie that keeps it going along, scene by scene, building up for a climactic final third. This is one of the best films of the year.… Expand
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JacketrooperrJan 20, 2015
fantastic performance, I found myself lost in his own obsession. he looks like a coyote, and if a coyote would be able to talk it would maybe sound like Lou.
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marlasinger1999Nov 4, 2014
Great movie, spectacular visual of the City of Angels. Exellent direction by Dan Gilroy and fabulous, crazy performance by Jake Gyllenhaal...Rene Russo is fantastic here.
A Must see!!!
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cinecineDec 23, 2014
It is one of the best satire movies. Perfectly written and directed. And there is no word to tell Gyllenhaal's performance. He is completely live with his character. Walking, talking, gestures... I am lost for words.
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exmordisOct 31, 2014
Nightcrawler is a modern achievement.

Jake Gyllenhaal plays a sociopath bent on success, and he won't let anything or anyone stand in his way. Gyllenhaal is really hitting his stride this year, complete with this movie, Enemy, andNightcrawler is a modern achievement.

Jake Gyllenhaal plays a sociopath bent on success, and he won't let anything or anyone stand in his way. Gyllenhaal is really hitting his stride this year, complete with this movie, Enemy, and Prisoners. I personally think this is his best role yet. He is utterly disturbing at one point, hilarious at another, and horrifying at others. I spent the entire movie wondering if he could top the insanity of the last line he said, and he always did.

The cinematography is beautiful and the editing is crisp and fast. Do not think this is an action movie, it is very much a thriller. However, one scene in the movie has some of the best editing and shots I've seen in an action scene in the past few years.

Story is interesting and lets you dive into the intricacies of crime reporting in Los Angeles. There were some very minor things I would change to let the movie feel more sturdy near the end, but it felt complete.

This is a movie you have to see. Gyllenhaal should be guaranteed an Oscar Nomination.… Expand
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ismacinefiloOct 31, 2014
Nightcrawler is an amazing film with an amazing performance of Jake Gyllenhaal and the incredible power of thriller-comedy-drama. I think it's incredible.
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infinNov 29, 2014
I had no idea what to expect going into this movie but Gyllenhaal sucked me in fro the get go. His Aspergers character is unlike anything depicted in cinema so far, showing a willingness to video victims as they die live on camera. It is anI had no idea what to expect going into this movie but Gyllenhaal sucked me in fro the get go. His Aspergers character is unlike anything depicted in cinema so far, showing a willingness to video victims as they die live on camera. It is an indictiment on the gory lengths "stringer" cameramen will go to get a scoop in today's tabloid TV (and print) news culture. Everyone is expendable in order to get a scoop.… Expand
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easybreezy248Dec 21, 2014
Jake gives best performance of the year by far. The reason why it is so good that he doesnt act in this movie, he totally lives this character. Yes, movie can be not good for everybody but nobody can say that jake wasn't amazing. He deservesJake gives best performance of the year by far. The reason why it is so good that he doesnt act in this movie, he totally lives this character. Yes, movie can be not good for everybody but nobody can say that jake wasn't amazing. He deserves really oscar award but academy doesnt like this type of movies, shame on them. but a nomination would be enough i think. This move is like dallas buyers club, the performances are better than movie.… Expand
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MurrayTFeb 1, 2015
How did Jake Gyllenhaal not get an Oscar nomination for best actor? Not only one of the best acting performances of this year, but any year. The same for the movie itself, easily one of the best of the year, and so much better than thatHow did Jake Gyllenhaal not get an Oscar nomination for best actor? Not only one of the best acting performances of this year, but any year. The same for the movie itself, easily one of the best of the year, and so much better than that Birdbrain movie.… Expand
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Unladenswallow0Nov 13, 2014
This film is the probably the best thing you'll ever have. Its pretty much lord of the rings mixed with megaman mixed with interstellar, all mixed in with a sprinkle of N-methyl D-aspartate antagonists. You will feel like someone has inflatedThis film is the probably the best thing you'll ever have. Its pretty much lord of the rings mixed with megaman mixed with interstellar, all mixed in with a sprinkle of N-methyl D-aspartate antagonists. You will feel like someone has inflated your scrotum after watching this. Its awesome.… Expand
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TheFilmFanaticNov 2, 2014
Nightcrawler is a dark, thought-provoking drama that is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea. The tension is built beautifully through the film’s soundtrack, dialogue and characters, particularly Lou Bloom who is an instant classic anti-heroNightcrawler is a dark, thought-provoking drama that is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea. The tension is built beautifully through the film’s soundtrack, dialogue and characters, particularly Lou Bloom who is an instant classic anti-hero that falls into the ranks of Norman Bates and Verbal Kint. Although the film’s ending was anti-climactic, the overall story is a psychological thrill ride worth going to see. If it bleeds, it leads and Lou Bloom will always find a way to get the story first.… Expand
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bigusdicus1Nov 3, 2014
Jake proves himself a very talented and promising actor once again and not just a pretty face with his performance in this film. The story is great, cinematography is cool and a stellar cast throughout this thriller. Overall a great film inJake proves himself a very talented and promising actor once again and not just a pretty face with his performance in this film. The story is great, cinematography is cool and a stellar cast throughout this thriller. Overall a great film in general hope to see some more dramatic takes for Jake though.… Expand
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LucasGilbertNov 23, 2014
Just an amazing movie, with a haunting and pulse pounding tone, it has an eerie vibe that always keeps you alert and one he edge of your seat, it has a down right creepy performance by jake ghylanhal and great performances from the rest ofJust an amazing movie, with a haunting and pulse pounding tone, it has an eerie vibe that always keeps you alert and one he edge of your seat, it has a down right creepy performance by jake ghylanhal and great performances from the rest of the cast, it is a truly an amazing, once and a life time movie theater experience.… Expand
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MouseyVNov 19, 2014
What a amazing movie Nightcrawler is! Great acting from every cast member, with Gyllenhaal being the stand out. The feel of the movie is very dark and disturbingly interesting every moment of the way. I would totally recommend this to anyone. 10/10
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Movi3R3vi3werNov 27, 2014
I have seen a lot of movies in 2014 and I will tell you that Nightcrawler is the absolute best movie I’ve seen all year. We are featured an outstanding film with an unforgettable performance Jake Gyllenhaal.
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rysully666Dec 8, 2014
When I went to see the movie, I did not know what to expect. I was amazed and surprised when I left. American Psycho for a new generation, Brilliant!!!!!!!!!
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bora8413Dec 26, 2014
In any hybrid you’re looking for the best of both worlds. For instance, there’s a dog, one bred for service. The goal of the breeding is to combine the intelligence of the one dog with the low-key temperament of the other. The risk of the newIn any hybrid you’re looking for the best of both worlds. For instance, there’s a dog, one bred for service. The goal of the breeding is to combine the intelligence of the one dog with the low-key temperament of the other. The risk of the new breed is getting the reverse and having a useless dog. The same applies to movies, such as blending two genres being “thriller” and “comedy.” If executed well, it can land safely. If not, well, the movie ends up becoming a waste of money.

The incontestable film “The Nightcrawler” intertwines both the cruel reality and dark satire into one familiar L.A. setting while starring Gyllenhaal as one of the world’s most dignified sociopaths of America. Money hungry and mastering an unsettling charisma, Lou, a jobless opportunist, displays pomposity through engaging himself into the art of filmography.

Paired together with a homeless potential, Lou and Rick capture the cold truth, stretching beyond the sanitized gore and peril that typically never is broadcast on live news. This action of risking and revealing crime scenes gradually, with each piece after the other, becomes a popular hit, displaying potential for the news show of Nina’s, a worn news director with the same ambitions as Lou of expanding her broadcast out to the world.

Using people to an advantage, and treating the law as a flexible choice, Lou demonstrates how “The Nightcrawler” truly is the perfect breeding, conjoining the pure elements of reality and drama. Excluding Lou and the troublesome lengths he could go to lead himself to success, the movie displays a realistic background and conveys a reasonable amount of action through mundane activities.

This movie never once failed to interrupt the long chain of “what’s going to happen?” running through my mind.… Expand
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vishalgoradia27Jan 17, 2017
Good god damn. This movie is as good as it gets. Everything in this movie was AWESOME. Lets get the basics out of the way fast - the acting, filming and setting was fantastic. Pacing could have been a LITTLE better but was still very good.Good god damn. This movie is as good as it gets. Everything in this movie was AWESOME. Lets get the basics out of the way fast - the acting, filming and setting was fantastic. Pacing could have been a LITTLE better but was still very good.

The best part about the movie was CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. The development of 3 main characters was PERFECT.… Expand
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hayashi1229Feb 7, 2015
Great movie, very interesting to watch. What a amazing movie Nightcrawler is! Great acting from every cast member.It's hard to believe Nightcrawler was made by first time director Dan Gilroy, because what a movie this is.
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josephkokomoJun 13, 2015
THE best film I've seen in years. Honest in its abrasive satire. Can you believe we mythologize CEOs? They are some of the sickest mofos ever. Jake's performance is the best he's done. He's never looked uglier, physically or as aTHE best film I've seen in years. Honest in its abrasive satire. Can you believe we mythologize CEOs? They are some of the sickest mofos ever. Jake's performance is the best he's done. He's never looked uglier, physically or as a character, but he's never been more charismatic, either.… Expand
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VinceRocks123Jun 26, 2015
A dark and nightmarish rags to riches story, set in the city of angels LA in a stylish neo-noir setting.

Jake Gyllenhaal's performance is very chilling and creepily psycho, as the penniless con-man who is determined to get popularity andA dark and nightmarish rags to riches story, set in the city of angels LA in a stylish neo-noir setting.

Jake Gyllenhaal's performance is very chilling and creepily psycho, as the penniless con-man who is determined to get popularity and money by joining the eyewitness video feed program ran by powerful News syndicates obsessed with catching live action crime in the city on video.

However his ambitious determination goes way out of his mental limits, that he is willing to break the law to get the video feed everyone will kill to acquire all for the sake of their own greed.

A grim yet spectacular modern achievement for small studio filming its one of the best films of 2014, and not to be missed!! period.… Expand
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shaneisaghostApr 1, 2015
Jake Gyllenhaal provides an amazing psychopathic performance. Beautifully directed and written by Dan Gilroy. He should of been nominated for an oscar at least
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SomePersonaJan 22, 2017
This movie is awesome! It gets better as it goes along, and it ends in a thrilling, impactful manner. This movie's gritty, night-oriented style works with its story and themes and really goes along well with the various settings in the movie,This movie is awesome! It gets better as it goes along, and it ends in a thrilling, impactful manner. This movie's gritty, night-oriented style works with its story and themes and really goes along well with the various settings in the movie, the dark writing and acting, and its indie-rock/orchestral score.… Expand
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AllanGWMar 1, 2017
Jake Gyllenhaal is an adapable character and in "Nightcrawler" his character looked creepy. After a while into the film I got used to the creepiness, but film angles gave reminders.

I like weird, quirky characters so I'd be happy watchingJake Gyllenhaal is an adapable character and in "Nightcrawler" his character looked creepy. After a while into the film I got used to the creepiness, but film angles gave reminders.

I like weird, quirky characters so I'd be happy watching him licking stamps for an hour, well probably a minute or so. The big plus with "NightCrawler" is even with all his creep, the character's story is actually possible. Driven, psychotic and a brutal realist, the character is a great role model for success in business. Your boss, my boss this film goes beneath the surface into the murky places of the psyche.

The other 10 reviews explain it well. I loved this film.… Expand
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CTHReviewsJul 28, 2018
Jesus Christ, where do I start with Nightcrawler? This film is terrifyingly honest about how shady the news can be. Gyllenhaal is absolutely excellent and truly proves the villain can be the lead in a movie.
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TheATeam7734Jun 25, 2018
This film is one complete with brilliant performances and talented cinematography that tell a fascinating, gripping story about over-sensationalism in journalism, and the product of consumerism. Lou Bloom is a walking self-help book who helpsThis film is one complete with brilliant performances and talented cinematography that tell a fascinating, gripping story about over-sensationalism in journalism, and the product of consumerism. Lou Bloom is a walking self-help book who helps to add many creepy layers to this tale.… Expand
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Feels64Apr 23, 2020
Amazing movie. Near perfect. Creepy, dark, funny, just incredible. One of the greatest movies I've ever seen. In my top 3 ever. Jake Gyllenhaal is fantastic in this. I can't see this role played by anyone else. He is that good. Riz Ahmed isAmazing movie. Near perfect. Creepy, dark, funny, just incredible. One of the greatest movies I've ever seen. In my top 3 ever. Jake Gyllenhaal is fantastic in this. I can't see this role played by anyone else. He is that good. Riz Ahmed is his partner and he is great too. Everyone in this is just great. God this movie is so good.… Expand
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All_ButTrU4Jul 17, 2021
My favourite movie ever. Despite the predictability of the storyline the great performance from Jake elevates the film. A terrifying look at our society's oppressive obsession for violence and our own hypocrisy.
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Happy-KMay 31, 2019
A true Masterpiece. This Movie really shocked me. At first the Story seamed pretty boring, but it isn't what the Story is, its more about how the the character reacts in Moments that can make or break a carrier. The focus lies in Louis Bloom,A true Masterpiece. This Movie really shocked me. At first the Story seamed pretty boring, but it isn't what the Story is, its more about how the the character reacts in Moments that can make or break a carrier. The focus lies in Louis Bloom, there is one word to describe him "Sociopath". The friendliness he has showed through out the Movie is learned. Everybody can see that trough the fantastic acting from Jake Gyllenhaal. Louis Bloom Is shown to have money problems so we the audience can emphasize with him. But longer the Movie goes on the more we see that Louis Bloom isn't only the Protagonist he is also the Antagonist. The does thing what are Morally wrong just for the sake that he can get more successful. His decisions pushes the story along, this is what makes the Movie so great because your asking yourself whats gonna happen next.… Expand
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N_icholasApr 12, 2020
Outstanding performance of Jake Gyllenhaal. Thought "Isn't he real psychopath?"
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l0nlym1lkMar 28, 2021
This film is an excellent portrayal of our addiction to watching violent media and our ceaseless craving for true crime story's. This film will ,no doubt, be a timeless classic. the performances are top notch and made me forget I was justThis film is an excellent portrayal of our addiction to watching violent media and our ceaseless craving for true crime story's. This film will ,no doubt, be a timeless classic. the performances are top notch and made me forget I was just lazing around in my bedroom. A must watch for any neo noir enthusiasts.… Expand
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Xlyophone199May 6, 2021
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DunkaccinoAug 15, 2023
Jake Gyllenhaal, with his cold and lifeless eyes, in one of the best, most precise performances in film history, is able to create a character that directly affects us psychologically. As an actor, there aren't much higher achievements thanJake Gyllenhaal, with his cold and lifeless eyes, in one of the best, most precise performances in film history, is able to create a character that directly affects us psychologically. As an actor, there aren't much higher achievements than to be able to have the audience so fully engrossed in your character, and pay full attention to every move he makes, trying to study this man, anticipating, but also dreading his eventual fate.… Expand
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NereusLazawardFeb 23, 2022
No me explayaré demasiado, aunque tampoco es necesario. Esta película es de visionado obligatorio para todas las audiencias, ya que encapsula de forma magistral, el mundo en el que vivimos, su cultura, su pérfido sistema y los valores deNo me explayaré demasiado, aunque tampoco es necesario. Esta película es de visionado obligatorio para todas las audiencias, ya que encapsula de forma magistral, el mundo en el que vivimos, su cultura, su pérfido sistema y los valores de este, pervertidos y en decadencia. Una joya del séptimo arte, sin duda alguna. Como el bueno de Lou repite, una y otra vez, durante el largometraje: "Si quieres que te toque la lotería, primero debes ganar lo suficiente como para comprar un boleto".… Expand
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AmadouIraklidisNov 10, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An awesome movie. An example of a great movie that depicts someone the audiences are expected to disdain and abhor succeeding. A fantastic, edge of your seat movie.… Expand
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the_shadhu_khanApr 16, 2023
loved this one. One of the most unique films to watch. jake brilliantly performed here. when i watched the trailer didn't expect this will be kind of unique
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ShiiraJan 9, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Two intoxicated old newsmen, a producer and the anchorman he just fired, in Network, nurse their last drinks at the bar, commiserating over the slipping standards of broadcast journalism. As a riposte to Howard Beale's avowal of an on-air suicide, in jest, the UBS news division head envisions The Death Hour, a weekly series whose content is wholly violent, wholly sensational. "Suicides, assassinations, automobile smashups," Max jokingly brainstorms, never dreaming that his drunken ramblings outlining a telecast of blood-soaked spectacle would one day turn out to be an uncanny bit of prophetic extrapolation, a bar-lowering that allows somebody like Louis Bloom, a freelancing videographer, to be an invaluable media cog. Louis' bosses are death merchants, ratings-driven professionals who fulfill the UBS producer's longago pitch for a "great Sunday night show for the whole family." Nightcrawler can be seen as the third film in an unofficial trilogy about the dumbing down of the news, the unassailable culmination of Beale's rant to the studio audience that television had supplanted books and newspapers as the primary medium of intellectual discourse. The penultimate film, Broadcast News, released a decade after Network, screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky's divination that entertainment value would eventually encroach on the erudite nature of hard news proved to be true, finds encapsulation in the scene where Jane Craig, a Washington bureau producer, sounds the alarm on broadcast news content when she presents a domino demonstration clip at a conference for local reporters. Whereas, in Network, the studio audience watching a degraded version of the news was the hoi polloi, denizens raised on Bugs Bunny, therefore rankling the old vanguard who still controlled the medium, in Broadcast News, we can see, quite pointedly, how the generation gap closed during the interim between both films. The Bugs Bunny aficionados were now the gatekeepers, industry insiders, who, to Jane's disappointment, are not "mad as hell" about the infiltration of fluff bombarding the airwaves, when the seminar attendees clap in approval after the final domino falls. At this juncture, the late-eighties, it would seem by the light-hearted genre(the rom-com) that is chosen to document the news program's fluid aspect in filmic amber, networks and their affiliates were, as of yet, not the whorehouses that Frank Hackett had purported UBS to be. Broadcast News ends on an optimistic note, a note suggesting that the trend could still be reversed. Tom Grunick, newly minted as the face of the news division, at his press conference, defers the programming duties to a civic-minded heavyweight. This conceit, in which a narcissist like the telegenic, yet uninformed newsman would be an advocate for hard copy that matters, now, in retrospect, seems more absurd than an anchorman being assassinated by network honchos because of low ratings. Tom is all about style over substance. Jane Craig doesn't exist anymore. Diana Christensen does. Once thought to be an implausible invention of a scribe with an overheated imagination, the bloodthirsty woman behind The Mao Tse Tung Hour, the UBS hit show documenting the terroristic maneuvers of the Ecumenical Liberation Army, lives on in Nina Romina, the news editor for a low-rated L.A. morning show, who embodies and widens Diana's vision of broadcast news as spectacle. Chayefsky, who would die in '81, never lived to see the ultra-violent direction that Hollywood would take; he never saw the big-budgeted studio films with high body counts, the count so high, audiences would become desensitized to the human collateral damage. In Bad Boys 2, neither we nor the filmmaker, in a chase scene between off-road vehicles, stop to consider the welfare of the Haitian peasants as the Hummer and Range Rover plow through their tarpaper shanties. Nightcrawler satirizes a different generation, The Terminator Generation, raised on the "event movie". Better than Man Bites Dog, the psuedo-doc about a film crew who follows a serial killer at work, Nightcrawler gets its message across about audience complicity towards violence because unlike the grainy B/W, cinema verite style of the Belgian import, the filmmaker uses the film language of the Hollywood blockbuster. Situated outside a glass-walled Chinese restaurant, Louis records a furious exchange of gunfire between the police and the suspects of a home invasion. The rectangular glass front, meant to represent a movie screen, provides a clue as to why people tune into the graphic imagery that apparently turns up on local mornings news shows in big cities. It's entertainment. It's The Death Hour. When Ben, in Man Bites Dog, murders an entire family in their home, we're horrified because it looks real. Here, violence, looks fun behind Louis' camera eye. Innocent bystanders die in the shootout, but we don't care. We've seen it in the movies.… Expand
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DirigiblePulpJan 2, 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, haveA 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.… Expand
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tonyGreenFeb 11, 2016
Really well made, a totally believable conceit. Gyllenhall is great as an antihero - and Russo plays against him very nicely. a damn good watch late at night.
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DalekMay 8, 2015
What a fantastic film, there were so many moments where I expected things to happen, only to be surprised that there were no clichés and many moments where you can predict what was going to happen; making the film even more exciting.

JakeWhat a fantastic film, there were so many moments where I expected things to happen, only to be surprised that there were no clichés and many moments where you can predict what was going to happen; making the film even more exciting.

Jake Gyllenhaal absolutely smashed the part, he did so well playing as the main character as there were many moments where I genuinely felt creeped out, the film transitions really well from scene to scene, so that you're not bored, or confused at all.

The only flaw that I can think of with this film is that it wasn't long enough, there was never a moment where I was bored, or wanting it to end. I was just immersed. But really, it's all about quality over quantity so I can't really complain. I just really hope they make a sequel to this, I can't wait to see what happens next.… Expand
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bobbsywDec 26, 2018
The storyline is fairly predictable, but JG's performance is incredible. Gripping, thrilling and tense. Superb.
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TVJerryNov 2, 2014
The title refers to camera crews who troll the dark hours, listening for police calls and rushing to bloody crime scenes in hopes of selling their footage to TV stations. Jake Gyllenhaal plays a fast-talking, self-confident new entrant intoThe title refers to camera crews who troll the dark hours, listening for police calls and rushing to bloody crime scenes in hopes of selling their footage to TV stations. Jake Gyllenhaal plays a fast-talking, self-confident new entrant into the field, who's determination for success crosses the line between objective observer and dangerous participant. His character is a smart, but not saavy charmer without a conscience and Gyllenhaal makes him fascinating with masterful skill. The film is disturbing and ultimately, suspenseful as we watch him get deeper into success.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerApr 27, 2015
The line between observer and participant is crossed in this beautifully deranged thriller. Scenarios are intense as we watch our lead Gyllenhaal run into dangerous situations that could land him in prison or in the grave. His motives aren'tThe line between observer and participant is crossed in this beautifully deranged thriller. Scenarios are intense as we watch our lead Gyllenhaal run into dangerous situations that could land him in prison or in the grave. His motives aren't exactly disagreeable, but his methods are. The movie has a lot to say about modern journalism tactics.

The whole film succeeds thanks to how well the character Louis Bloom is written and how well he is portrayed by Gyllenhaal who gives another fantastic performance. He is a character who is equally creepy, brilliant, deranged, and likable. It's this combination that makes the character do things you won't agree with, but still keep you rooting for him at the same time.

I have to give special praise for how the film is shot. The gritty, almost grainy look of the world makes it look like one of those crime-thrillers from the 80's. For my fellow gamers out there I guess you could compare it's look to that of Hotline Miami. It gives the film a touch of a retro vibe.

"Nightcrawler" is dark, creepy, and at times vicious. It's a lot like it's protagonist in that respect. It's a wild and smart ride. One that you should take if you are in the mood for a thought-provoking piece of entertainment. It's unlike anything we've seen in a while.… Expand
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codayopMar 4, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent acting from Gyllenhall, playing an ambitious character who wants to get ahead, by any means necessary.
Landing the role of a "Nightcrawler" he is first to most criminal scenes as reported by police scanners.
Great photography, some of the camera shots during car chases were stunning, as was the driving. None of this **** where the other cars on the road all drive at 15mph while the main car dodges carefully in between. These shots were full on.
One of the very few films where I was left wanting more at the end.
Looking forward to Nightcrawler 2. : )
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netflicNov 17, 2014
A young unscrupulous and ruthless guy with criminal tendencies dreams of becoming a Nightcrawler: to film crime scenes for local TV channels. And he manages to become one using whatever it takes.
A situation shown in the movie is not veryA young unscrupulous and ruthless guy with criminal tendencies dreams of becoming a Nightcrawler: to film crime scenes for local TV channels. And he manages to become one using whatever it takes.
A situation shown in the movie is not very probable but not impossible either. Since it is a fiction movie, it is OK with me.
In this film Hollywood takes on local TV news channels: the whole news crew is shown as a group of people with low morals, bent on getting higher ratings at any cost.
The news director, while seeing horrible, gore scenes that Lou filmed, cannot but smile realizing how it will improve her standing.
The movie is done extremely well, it is of Oscar caliber.… Expand
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keanexOct 5, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jake Gyllenhaal acts his ass of in this. He plays a creepy sociopathic role so incredibly well that I would have felt weird being on set with him during the filming of this. Nightcrawler shows the progression of a weird and determined person into a conniving monster who uses his power to get exactly what he wants. This movie is tense and exciting, following Jake Gyllenhaal and Riz Ahmed as they patrol the night streets looking for gruesome scenes to sell to the news. The slimey workings of the news, and the lack of boundaries for Jake Gyllenhaal make the two a perfect pair.… Expand
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csw12Nov 26, 2015
Jake Gyllenhaal gives one of the creepiest performances I've seen and he does a fantastic job at it. Nightcrawler has a haunting and pulse pounding tone with an eerie vibe that is disturbingly interesting every moment of the way.
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foxgroveNov 6, 2014
Suspension of disbelief should be an advisory caution when viewing 'Nightcrawler'. However, as long as one can over look the story's obvious absurdities it can be enjoyed as a compelling and superior thriller.
Jake Gyllenhaal is superb asSuspension of disbelief should be an advisory caution when viewing 'Nightcrawler'. However, as long as one can over look the story's obvious absurdities it can be enjoyed as a compelling and superior thriller.
Jake Gyllenhaal is superb as the not unlikeable nutter who opportunistically decides to make a living by filming the misfortunes, injuries and death throes of others, which he then sells to TV. His total disdain for people and human life sets no bounds and this, in turn, leads him to TV news producer Renee Russo. She is fantastic as an ageing last chance producer who becomes entangled in his web. The scenes between them both literally crackle with there own kind of tension and are excellently written.
The movie, mainly shot at night, makes excellent use of its L. A. locations, and a couple of set pieces (a home invasion and a restaurant shoot out) are outstanding and demonstrate first rate examples of how to create sustained tension. Flying under the radar, this is a film not to be missed.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticOct 31, 2014
This is a terrific film that explores the length someone will go to be the best and most cutting edge. Jake Gyllenhaal gives a chilling performance as a driven yet psychotic man who will stop it nothing to get what he wants. It's also goodThis is a terrific film that explores the length someone will go to be the best and most cutting edge. Jake Gyllenhaal gives a chilling performance as a driven yet psychotic man who will stop it nothing to get what he wants. It's also good to see Rene Russo and Bill Paxton in strong supporting roles. Nightcrawler gets a high recommendation from me. A… Expand
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ultimateshankJan 29, 2015
it's absolutely a Jake Gyllenhaal's movie brilliant performance by him. he has done exceptionally well, good enf job by riz ahmed and Rene Russo, was worth my time.
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heromoderApr 21, 2015
A near perfect film. Jake Gyllenhaal stuns in this Dan Gilroy piece, a thriller on steroids if ever I've seen one. Gyllenhaal was absolutely robbed of an Oscar nomination here. Just watch it, trust me.
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manofthemoonJan 11, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First rate portrayal of a borderline sociopath who decides to become a nightcrawler, cruising the streets at night to film the latest tragedy to sell to night time TV. Gyllenhaall, always watchable, is first rate as the hungry man with a plan, but sometimes too Travis Bickle. Seedily shot and moodily played, "Nightcrawler" has just the right amount of dark humor to add to the sweetly sour take on what we want to see. Recommended.… Expand
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FranzHcriticMar 26, 2017
I never got a chance to watch this when it came out, but now that I got my chance, it's an original take the crime thriller, which recently has become stale and mechanical. The main genius of the film is its protagonist. Jake Gyllenhaal's hasI never got a chance to watch this when it came out, but now that I got my chance, it's an original take the crime thriller, which recently has become stale and mechanical. The main genius of the film is its protagonist. Jake Gyllenhaal's has one of his finest performances as the unwavering, sociopathic Leo Bloom, who is determined to climb to success, willing to do anything, regardless of the ethical, moral, or legal questions they may bring up. The script explores a whole new lens of how crime operates; not those ones who solve crimes, but those who broadcast it to us. It's intricate and like any great movie, it leaves you thinking long after you watch it.… Expand
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AGarcia732Feb 9, 2015
“Nightcrawler" is an intense and riveting thriller, with a neo-noir style and and some dark social commentary of today's news media. Death and destruction becomes headlines, "each police siren wail equals a possible windfall, and victims" are“Nightcrawler" is an intense and riveting thriller, with a neo-noir style and and some dark social commentary of today's news media. Death and destruction becomes headlines, "each police siren wail equals a possible windfall, and victims" are merely "dollars and cents" in the film "Nightcrawler".

Lou Bloom is a hard-working man, a perfectionist, a fast-learner with a can-do attitude and an uncompromising work ethic. He's quite eloquent, articulate, and knowledgeable. He sounds like a nice guy, right? However, some people just don't know when to stop--when things have gone too far, out of hand, or crossed a line. Lou Bloom is one of those people. From tampering with crime scenes, to pressuring a co-worker for sex, to blackmailing and sabotaging others, to withholding information from authorities, to manipulating events to his advantage, Lou is an example of an opportunist who never stops pushing. He "blurs the line between observer and participant". Lou pursues the American Dream like countless other US citizens/residents--but he's simply willing to do anything to get his payday.

The movie shows just how screwed up media can be. It’s competitive and ugly, with people fighting over the most gruesome footage. Nina primarily represents the ugly objectives of a cutthroat industry.***MILD SPOILERS*** When Nina discovers that a home invasion massacre was a drug deal gone wrong, she decides not to release that info (as it doesn’t go with the fear-instilling message she’s trying to tell). Nina also tells Lou to focus primarily on getting footage from wealthy, white neighborhoods, because that’s what the people want.

Jake Gyllenhaal does an excellent performance as Lou. He's convincing as the socially awkward, demanding, and unsettling man. Jake shows effort, and he even lost weight for the role (which is evident with his gaunt cheekbones). Renne Russo is also great as Nina, a woman who also has little moral qualms with the faults of her work. Riz Ahmed's supporting character (Rick) could've had more of a backstory. I also happened to like Bill Paxton in his small role (as Joe, rival cameraman to Jake’s character Lou). Dan Gilroy does a great job as director, especially considering Nightcrawler is his first movie.

Despite this praise, because Lou is presented as such a sociopath from the beginning, the movie has slightly less suspense toward the end than it could've had (in hindsight). However, the tragedy at the end is still unexpected to me.

I have reviewed 38 other movies on Metacritic and IMDB, including the 2014 and 2015 films: Taken 3, The Interview, Exodus: Gods and Kings, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, Dracula Untold, The Maze Runner, The Equalizer, The Expendables 3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Giver, Sharknado 2, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Edge of Tomorrow, X-Men Days of Future Past, Godzilla, Blended, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Divergent, Transcendence, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, The Lego Movie, and more.

I review TV shows, such as: Empire (2015), The Flash, Arrow (Season 3), Gotham, The Last Ship (Season 1), Sleepy Hollow (Season 1), Marvel's Agents of SHIELD (Season 1 and 2), The 100, I Wanna Marry Harry, Crisis, Gang Related, and more. I also have reviewed the mobile Android games: Minecraft Pocket Edition, Clash of Clans, and Five Night's at Freddy's.… Expand
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googolendtimesNov 2, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An uncharacteristically intelligent thrill ride exploring the newfound career path of Louis Bloom, an ambitious and manipulative sociopath played by Jake Gyllenhaal who immerses himself in the L.A. crime scene in the hope of capturing graphic footage he can sell to news stations for considerable profit. The film is bolstered by Gyllenhaal's performance which is electrifying, unpredictable and extraordinary. I'm holding out hope for an Oscar nomination, even if his superb work in recent years (i.e. Zodiac, Prisoners) has gone unrecognised by the Academy. His work here is more than deserving to buck the trend - I was left hanging on every word that came out of his mouth, dripping in guile and insanity. He's backed up by a strong supporting cast. Rene Russo stands out as the station manager who becomes Louis's biggest client for his footage. Her work is similarly Oscar-calibre and she shows her character's insecurities and vulnerabilities with subtlety and grace, doing a particularly good job of showing simultaneously the shock at Louis's moral decline and her dependence at the rejuvenation his footage is giving her career. Dan Gilroy's alternately disturbing and exciting and surprisingly funny (in parts) script deftly handles its character's amorality and the exploration of the way media and crime are becoming closely intertwined.

'Nightcrawler' owes a lot of its frenetic, adrenaline-rush spirit to its technical work, particularly John Gilroy's editing and writer Dan Gilroy's directing - it's sleek, it's crisp, it's energetic, it works wonderfully with Gyllenhaal's acting to gradually push you to the edge of your seat so that by the nail-biting final act, you're practically falling into the aisle. The road scenes in 'Nightcrawler' are especially good, boasting some of the most brilliant camerawork I've seen this year. Its strongly reminiscent stylistically and visually of Nicolas Winding Refn's masterpiece 'Drive', especially in the way its more action-oriented scenes are shot and the way it handles its L.A. scenery. Robert Elswit, a skilled veteran of cinematography whose work dazzles me on P.T. Anderson features, deserves credit for his gorgeous landscape shots of the city in 'Nightcrawler.'

It's everything I could want in a thriller and it's well worth the watch. One of the year's most demented and brilliant films, 'Nightcrawler' is something special in the canon of crime thriller and deserves all the recognition it can get.… Expand
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heeldavidDec 26, 2014
This film has amazing camera work, every shot is great. Remember the name Dan Gilroy because you are going to see a lot of great things from him in the future. Jake Gyllenhaal is outstandingly chaotic in this film and it is a performance toThis film has amazing camera work, every shot is great. Remember the name Dan Gilroy because you are going to see a lot of great things from him in the future. Jake Gyllenhaal is outstandingly chaotic in this film and it is a performance to remember for years.… Expand
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Viper8787Dec 8, 2014
A very well acted and very well executed movie. This movie was very well paced and flowed well and you were never bored with it. This is one of if not the best role of Gyllenalls career he is fantastic in it. He is a creepy, mysteriousA very well acted and very well executed movie. This movie was very well paced and flowed well and you were never bored with it. This is one of if not the best role of Gyllenalls career he is fantastic in it. He is a creepy, mysterious character and you never know what is going to happen next.Watch for this movie during award season.… Expand
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inaneswineNov 14, 2017
Jake Gyllenhaal's career has always been promising - his talent shining through as early as Donnie Darko and Brokeback Mountain (maybe not Day After Tomorrow). But it seems the last couple of years have really been his time to shine, withJake Gyllenhaal's career has always been promising - his talent shining through as early as Donnie Darko and Brokeback Mountain (maybe not Day After Tomorrow). But it seems the last couple of years have really been his time to shine, with excellent performances in the awesome Prisoners, the bizarre Enemy, and now this exquisitely wrought thriller.

The film works brilliantly, not just because of its spot-on portrayal of the callousness and demented nature of American journalism, but because Dan Gilroy personifies it in the form of an actual sociopath. Gyllenhaal's haunting performance is so compelling that, in spite of his character's dreadful actions and creepy demeanour, one actually feels just a little bit pleased for him when he succeeds. In spite of the murders, accidents, attacks and other violent acts commited throughout the film, it was that little spark of sympathy for the main character that frightened me most.

Nightcrawler is a superb film that boasts a talented cast, wonderfully dark twists and electrifying tension.… Expand
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HaithamBDec 5, 2014
Nightcrawler is an absolutely gigantic achievement. Coming from first time director Dan Gilroy, the film is the mystic combination of intense and dark. Jake Gyllenhaal should be granted and Oscar nomination, just for having his "skinnyNightcrawler is an absolutely gigantic achievement. Coming from first time director Dan Gilroy, the film is the mystic combination of intense and dark. Jake Gyllenhaal should be granted and Oscar nomination, just for having his "skinny scavenger" image stuck up my mind.… Expand
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NotoriousFraudNov 2, 2014
Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a terrifically chilling performance in this mesmerizing tale of freelance journalism, Lou Bloom is like a descendant of Robert De Niro's Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver. Nightcrawler functions very effectively as aJake Gyllenhaal delivers a terrifically chilling performance in this mesmerizing tale of freelance journalism, Lou Bloom is like a descendant of Robert De Niro's Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver. Nightcrawler functions very effectively as a noir thriller with the city night also being a beautiful sight to see.… Expand
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borderlinefilmsFeb 4, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Survival of the Batsh!t Craziest

Here we have a sociopath for the digital age. A Taxi Driver for the early 21st Century. Louis Bloom might have been born yesterday, just before taking an online course in Small Business Management, the new way to self-educate, without the petty annoyances of human contact and interaction. Every basic lesson he absorbed is put to the test with the obsessive solitary singular purpose of succeeding. Jake Gyllenhaal immerses himself in the role with psychotic stupor. He speaks with the same forward-plotting conviction whether tossing about obvious clichés or revealing something brilliant. The perfect entrepreneur. A maniacal detached idiot savant on a ruthless predatory mission. Morality and the legal system are minor roadblocks to dodge, riddles to resolve, sentiments to overcome. His brand of narcissistic psychosis is a genetic mutation that insures the survival of the species. Like an Aryan bulldozer, he cripples and kills the weak, exploiting the flaws in humanity, cannibalizing the limits of civilization, and capitalizing on each opportunity every step of the way, all for his own personal gain. All while intuiting which backs to scratch and/or stab and when. The perfect entrepreneur. The quintessential post-9/11 movie hero. Where Travis Bickle sought to take down corruption to rescue the innocent, Louis Bloom does the opposite, preying on the fallen and severing the social codes and mores that bind us for his own solitary success. American Exceptionalism. Nightcrawler is nanoeconomics in its purest, most wicked and vicious form. I'm sure some may see it not so much as a comment on what ails us but as an inspiration to venture out from, and Bloom as a persistent determined role model to imitate. How-to-Succeed-in Business-Without-Feeling. Humanity is merely a construct that can be subjugated, an apparatus to dismantle, a child's toy for the child that wants it all.… Expand
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seventhsealDec 7, 2014
Well what an experience this flick proved to be!

Jake Gyllenhaal, whom I mostly love offers his usual brilliance and what a turn by the wonderful Rene Russo. Gyllenhaal plays sociopathic neurotic psychopathic socially devoid loner andWell what an experience this flick proved to be!

Jake Gyllenhaal, whom I mostly love offers his usual brilliance and what a turn by the wonderful Rene Russo.

Gyllenhaal plays sociopathic neurotic psychopathic socially devoid loner and generally questionable character Louis Bloom whose drive to seize a chance opportunity to become a news video hunter builds the story of this flick. His motivation multiple-leveled all of which is believable. When he sees an opportunity to shape events for mutual benefit within the confides of criminal law he chooses to ignore moral law to achieve his goals.

Looking further into the story of this flick I feel it represents the requirements and expectations forced upon us to be ruthless sociopathic people in the aim of 'success'. Sad but true state of the ridiculous nature of modern office politics.

Overall this flick absolutely deserves 9 outta 10. Gyllenhaal might just deserve Oscar for this.… Expand
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benuttyNov 25, 2014
Deeply engrossing performance by Gyllenhaal that is highlighted and enriched by Russo's supporting bits. Thematically I'd compare this to Gone Girl, but in its execution, insight and dynamics is a million times better.

In a year destinedDeeply engrossing performance by Gyllenhaal that is highlighted and enriched by Russo's supporting bits. Thematically I'd compare this to Gone Girl, but in its execution, insight and dynamics is a million times better.

In a year destined to be remembered for a wave of thrillers, Nightcrawler is its best.… Expand
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sepehDec 20, 2014
The Movie Is Great!

Jake Plays Like De Niro in Taxi Driver,and his Performance is great, I think or I hope that This Film Won the Oscars and Lead Actor for Jake Gyllenhaal
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TotallyEpicHDNov 7, 2014
Nightcrawler breaks the barrier between suspenseful and twisted, and that's just why I thought it was amazing. It has to be one of the greatest Jake Gyllenhal performances and one of the greatest films of 2014!
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harrybuckleyNov 1, 2014
Jake Gyllenhaal perfects his psychopathic role through 2 hours of insensitive, unemotional dictatorship which results in a film packed full of tension, surprises and an eary discomfort bound to keep you hooked throughout the entire movie.
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JKA_92Nov 2, 2014
Really enjoyed this movie, it's been a while since I've been hooked into a movie. I agree with some people on here, you almost know what's going to happen, but it doesn't matter because you get so into it. There are some good twists andReally enjoyed this movie, it's been a while since I've been hooked into a movie. I agree with some people on here, you almost know what's going to happen, but it doesn't matter because you get so into it. There are some good twists and turns, and the end is great. I highly suggest seeing this movie.… Expand
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COOP4514Nov 2, 2014
I thought this action thriller was well directed leaving the audience at the edge of their seat. Not since 'No Country for Old men' was an action drama so intense. In a real world with tangible and realistic events instead of make believe.I thought this action thriller was well directed leaving the audience at the edge of their seat. Not since 'No Country for Old men' was an action drama so intense. In a real world with tangible and realistic events instead of make believe. Finally a director gave us a unique approach at newsroom entertainment in today's 'I want it now mentality'. Jake Gyllenhaal was memorizing and Rene Russo was at her best giving us an insight of newsroom activity and what today's hot stories and how they are portrayed along at what costs News-directors are willing to pay to have them revealed. Thumbs up on this one!!!!… Expand
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JohnMasterLJul 20, 2015
Un excelente Thriller que muestra la doble cara de la televisión y la comunicación, un hombre que busca el sueño americano y la superación a cualquier precio. Jake Gyllenhaal es tan brillante que simplemente olvidas que es Jake, se transformaUn excelente Thriller que muestra la doble cara de la televisión y la comunicación, un hombre que busca el sueño americano y la superación a cualquier precio. Jake Gyllenhaal es tan brillante que simplemente olvidas que es Jake, se transforma completamente en Lou, un ladrón psicópata manipulador e inteligente. Nightcrawler es Solido, interesante, con una poderosa trama.… Expand
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michael1208Nov 12, 2014
It creatively and clearly demonstrates the life of an informal reporter who stays actively at night, thrills enough to take risk as a freelance camera crew and snapshots the first hand crimes and accidents to be the headline of the medias.It creatively and clearly demonstrates the life of an informal reporter who stays actively at night, thrills enough to take risk as a freelance camera crew and snapshots the first hand crimes and accidents to be the headline of the medias. The first directional debut of Dan Gilroy is surprising successful in maintaining a good pacing throughout the film and it works entirely on every level as a chilling drama, action and society commentary. Jake Gyllenhaal, undeniable has shaped himself perfectly in this intriguing, ambitious, eager, greedy yet selfish character, thanks to the good screenplay which should have no problem to get him at least an Oscar nomination. With the eerie scores from James Newton Howard and diverting from the usual plot line, this hysteric masterpiece defines and admires the dark nature of the society, the evil nature of the human - to be selflessness on humanity in order to define success in one's life.… Expand
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TheRocksBarneyNov 21, 2014
"Nightcrawler" is defined, to the average viewer, by Jake Gyllenhaal (playing Louis Bloom) who's performance was, to me, outstanding. He said in a recent interview in regards to the film "I don't think this experience will every completely go"Nightcrawler" is defined, to the average viewer, by Jake Gyllenhaal (playing Louis Bloom) who's performance was, to me, outstanding. He said in a recent interview in regards to the film "I don't think this experience will every completely go away" and I would be surprised if it left him that easily. Gyllenhaal builds an extremely complex character, reminiscent of Heath Ledger's portrayal of The Joker in "The Dark Knight" in some ways. This performance is one of the best of the year and his character should be viewed as one of those that I am lucky enough to have seen on the big screen. Like Gylllenhaal I don't think that, for me, "this experience will every go away."

What I also found of interest was how the film made an insightful comment in regards to what today's media has become. This is something that I don't think the average viewer picks up, understanding that the media is this film is twisted looking to make money without principle nor wanting to inform people, the purpose of news (or rather what it should be...) "Lou" is this twisted monster, a personification of today's media. What I did notice was how Kevin Rahm (playing Frank Kruse) acts as the opposite this, standing up for these traditional principals and what news should be. The film does well to make this comment, something that I think most films should try to do, and it hits a fine line in regards to it, something that I think "The Imitation Game" didn't do in regards to homophobia and completely missed the boat on in regards to women rights (see my review on it).

What I can criticise, and its worth noting I only do so because there always has to be some criticism with any film, in regards to "Nightcrawler" is how I found Riz Ahmed's inclusion (playing Rick) a bit unnecessary, the same with the film's ending. I find this in most films and I can never put a finger on it but in some ways I sympathised with the bastards next to me whispering "why hasn't this film ended yet?" Its finally worth noting that Dan Gilroy makes his directorial debut with "Nightcrawler" and that explains some of the films flaws, but I'm not going to criticise him. I mean it his debut, and a bloody good one at that.

"Nightcrawler" is a fantastic film and for me, Jack Glyenhaal was the highlight. 100% deserved of an Oscar Nomination, perhaps a win. What "Nightcrawler" made me realise though was how **** up our media is.… Expand
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DCEdmondsJan 22, 2015
"Nightcrawler" 10 Scale Rating: 8.5 (Fantastic) ...

The Good: Extremely dark and at times an amusing satire, "Nightcrawler" is an outstanding look at our near-obsession with gore, murder, and crime. It's also a glimpse into the cutthroat"Nightcrawler" 10 Scale Rating: 8.5 (Fantastic) ...

The Good: Extremely dark and at times an amusing satire, "Nightcrawler" is an outstanding look at our near-obsession with gore, murder, and crime. It's also a glimpse into the cutthroat world of network news, as well as commentary on business as a whole. Gyllenhaal shines as the lead character and is worthy of every accolade that he has received. The supporting cast (Bill Paxton, Rene Russo, and Riz Ahmed) is exceptional as well and provide the backbone on which the film relies on. Well directed and with the perfect tone, at times you feel guilty watching it ... which means that the director gets his point across.

The Bad: Gyllenhaal's Lou Bloom has zero redeemable qualities. Zero. I understand that that is sort of the point, but it takes away somewhat when the lead character has no soul at all. Not even a sliver of one. Otherwise, the film takes a little while to really get going.… Expand
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root_Dec 9, 2014
a star performance from Jake Gyllenhaal a sociopath.
a good film again after Prisoners and Enemy
The cinematography is wonderful ,strict and fast .

Jake gives justice to all the thriller films he is been into
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member23Nov 15, 2014
this was a very interesting movie, gyllenhaal gives a great performance and shows you his range of acting , to the people that give negative reviews such as complaining about how the movie was predictable, i dont even understand what you meanthis was a very interesting movie, gyllenhaal gives a great performance and shows you his range of acting , to the people that give negative reviews such as complaining about how the movie was predictable, i dont even understand what you mean by that i mean given the previews alone ok we can decipher that he is going to be filming late breaking news involving crime scenes and police chases but that hardly makes the movie predictable it still keeps your interest throughout, the only thing i found to be questionable would be the idea that a local news station would ever show the level of graphic footage he provided them with , i cant imagine that happening in the real world… Expand
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shufflesnuffleNov 30, 2014
from the second the movie took off you could feel the disturbing thrill ride you were about to be engulfed into. I was enthralled with interest to who Lou Bloom was. Jake Gyllenhaal was about as creepy that you could get. When i say creepyfrom the second the movie took off you could feel the disturbing thrill ride you were about to be engulfed into. I was enthralled with interest to who Lou Bloom was. Jake Gyllenhaal was about as creepy that you could get. When i say creepy it’s a good creepy, that keeps you interested and locked to the screen. The dark ruthlessness that Gyllenhaal displays throughout the film was proof of his strong determination to be the best and most successful in his business. by the end you are 100% sure that you know that Lou Bloom is one messed up mother **** who knew that a movie about a freelance cameraman could be so brilliantly put together.… Expand
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Ronin810Dec 6, 2014
Penned and directed by Dan Gilroy, a first time director, though known for the scripts of “Real Steel” and “The Bourne Legacy”, “Nightcrawler” delivers one of the best cinematic surprises of the year, mostly due to its chameleonic star, JakePenned and directed by Dan Gilroy, a first time director, though known for the scripts of “Real Steel” and “The Bourne Legacy”, “Nightcrawler” delivers one of the best cinematic surprises of the year, mostly due to its chameleonic star, Jake Gyllenhaal.

In short, “Nightcrawler” centers on Lou Bloom (Gyllenhaal), a creepy but extremely driven individual who’s desperate to find a job. After multiple rejections, Bloom, a keen observer, becomes involved by chance in the dark world of L.A. night crime “journalism” and discovers not only that he is fascinated by this sheer cirque du freak a.k.a. media, but also that he is very good at catching glimpses of human decadence and moral decay.

Persistent and insidious by nature, Bloom crawls under the skin of an ethically challenged TV producer, Nina, played by Rene Russo, desperate to prove herself on top of her game. Their professional relationship quickly turns from a win-win situation into a personal and intimate (although the viewer never gets a direct proof in this respect, but only a couple of visual hints) power struggle, easily won by a scheming Bloom. And this is where Gilroy shows his masterful directing eye through clean cut close-ups and narrow camera angles that manage to catch the characters’ body language and facial expressions: a sneaky reptilian Bloom and an arrogant feline like Nina – both creatures of the night.

Bloom is not at all a sociopath as he might come across at a first glance. He is just a striver, an over-achiever who lacks any kind of conscience or feelings and is willing to literary step on dead bodies and who is not so different from any climber on the corporate or social ladder. He’s manipulative and a very good salesman, not bound by any moral constraints and thus, anyone who comes into contact with him becomes an instant prey. Bloom is a by-product of today’s society that tries to spit him out at first, only to become his playground later, and to a certain extent he is the embodiment of the American dream.

“Nightcrawler” is an obvious satire, but it never preaches or moralizes. It observes through a lens and lets the viewer grasp whatever he will out of this contorted monster.

Gilroy knows how to build up tension and keep up the suspense by alternating quiet wide shots with fast paced action scenes. His directorial debut is reminiscent of Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Drive” and “Only God Forgives”, a sort of a “neon cinema” product that casts a spell on the viewer through its raw lawlessness and haunting soundtrack. But unlike Ryan Gosling in “Drive”, Gilroy’s Bloom is an anti-hero that you loathe from the first frame (maybe except for the few times when you see him carefully wetting the only sign of life in his shadowy spartan apartment – a plant). Jake Gyllenhaal is annoyingly fascinating in his creation of Bloom and the movie’s brilliance is largely due to his Oscar worthy performance. With wide bulging eyes and a head that seems almost too big for his skinny and slightly gibbous frame, Gyllenhaal shows how much he immersed himself into the creepy crawling Bloom. Gyllenhaal seems poised to win his first Oscar nomination for a lead role with “Nightcrawler”, but even if that doesn’t happen he sure managed to hone one of the most despicable yet memorable cinematic anti-heroes in recent years.

“Nightcrawler” is a must-seen, definitely worth the ticket money and your attention, especially for the haunting intensity of Gyllenhaal’s performance.… Expand
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kriebelrDec 31, 2014
Jake Gyllenhaal makes this movie. It's worth watching just for this performance. He plays a sociopath who is a master manipulator and liar who's decided to troll for blood and guts to sell to the local news. Many unexpected plot twists makeJake Gyllenhaal makes this movie. It's worth watching just for this performance. He plays a sociopath who is a master manipulator and liar who's decided to troll for blood and guts to sell to the local news. Many unexpected plot twists make for a very deep and interesting movie.… Expand
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5thStFreddieJan 15, 2015
At first, I found myself not caring for Glyllenhaal's character. But little by little, he drew me in. And the writing is superb: his quirky, unexpected dialogue and edgy personality became mesmerizing. A remarkable performance by an actorAt first, I found myself not caring for Glyllenhaal's character. But little by little, he drew me in. And the writing is superb: his quirky, unexpected dialogue and edgy personality became mesmerizing. A remarkable performance by an actor who's made some terrific films - Donnie Dark, End of Watch - but outdoes himself him. Loved it.… Expand
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royphishoohFeb 4, 2015
An outstanding movie with excellent performances, especially from Jake Gyllenhaal. A searing indictment of the morals of American TV news and the society that breeds it.
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DokaluJun 23, 2015
Jake Gillenhaal makes the best performance of his entire career in Nightcrawler. This movie has such an excellent character development, having as protagonist this weird, eccentric guy, that, being desperate for a job, muscles into the worldJake Gillenhaal makes the best performance of his entire career in Nightcrawler. This movie has such an excellent character development, having as protagonist this weird, eccentric guy, that, being desperate for a job, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism. The film is fantastic, all the acting is very good, but the one from Gillenhaal is just beautiful. He really knows how to give life to his character, and how to make progress all the way through the film. The script is incredible, everything in the movie makes sense, and everything Gillenhaal says is extremely well thought, there isn't anything out of context and the story is very original. The ambient is very realistic, and you will not want to take your eyes out of the screen. The score, not being extremely good, gets its job done. The movie is excellent. I would really like a sequel. Watch it, without doubt.… Expand
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raybiesJan 28, 2015
This movie rocks, or in modern vernacular "it's sick".
Jake should win an Oscar for his performance.
It was inspiring, it was thrilling, it was suspenseful, it was the whole package of movie escapism. I'm not going to tell you anythingThis movie rocks, or in modern vernacular "it's sick".
Jake should win an Oscar for his performance.
It was inspiring, it was thrilling, it was suspenseful, it was the whole package of movie escapism.
I'm not going to tell you anything about the movie, so just go watch it.
You can kind of predict where it's going which some may think contradicts thrilling/suspense but this applies to a roller-coaster.… Expand
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LelchelseaJan 19, 2015
Nightcrawler gives you a movie that is truly of the night
Jake Gylenhall gives a performance that truly is spectacular as an ambitious but cold and talks like he is reading it off a manual. Not many actors can make the words 'Business Plan'Nightcrawler gives you a movie that is truly of the night
Jake Gylenhall gives a performance that truly is spectacular as an ambitious but cold and talks like he is reading it off a manual. Not many actors can make the words 'Business Plan' sound creepy. Nightcrawler shows the cut throat business of news and how far people will go to get what they want.… Expand
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DontBeSaltyJan 22, 2015
Jake Gyllenhaal **** nails the role of a sociopath manipulating his way to the top of a lucrative underworld business. Fantastic casting, filming, and dialogue make this unique and gritty story a vivid experience. Scenes transitionJake Gyllenhaal **** nails the role of a sociopath manipulating his way to the top of a lucrative underworld business. Fantastic casting, filming, and dialogue make this unique and gritty story a vivid experience. Scenes transition effortlessly and efficiently bringing the plot to a engaging and intense climax that finishes on a bittersweet and ominous ending. The film stands out stylistically, and it's wonderful and horrifying to see Gyllenhaal's character evolve subtly over the course of the film.

It's rare to find a movie that engages the viewer so well, there's never a moment where you feel bored or disconnected from the character, which is an even greater feat considering the protagonist is in many ways the antagonist, and whos character is in itself disconnected and dehumanised. While the plot doesn't have a lot of twists and turns it focuses so well on the evolution of the main character that it achieves absolutely everything it needs to.

I'd recommend this film for anyone who's hungry for a good engaging thriller with great visuals and immersive writing.… Expand
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BottleOfPopFeb 14, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do you ever going into a movie hearing about how great it is and afraid it won’t live up to the hype? I feel that way about a lot of movies when I hear about them from friends, the internet, and various other places. Does Nightcrawler fall under that category? No, definitely not.

The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Louis Bloom. I don’t know any other way to describe his performance besides using an old cliché. Gyllenhaal knocked this character out of the park. At the start of the movie, you get the sense he is a little off. Although he was a criminal, my original thoughts were he was just a misunderstood weirdo. I had no idea what a “nightcrawler” was, so the early parts in the movie did a good job making it seem like a repugnant profession. Throughout the movie, he delivers a perfect performance that develops his character into someone who may actually be a bit psychotic while finding a way to make the profession of a nightcrawler more tasteless than I thought it could be.

When I watch a movie, it is hard to make me feel uncomfortable during certain scenes that are supposed to evoke those feelings. In this movie, scenes of him filming such grisly moments with no remorse for anything made me feel extremely uncomfortable. I don’t know if that is a nod to the acting, directing, editing, sound, or a combination of all of them, but there was a definite discomfort I felt throughout the film because of the character of Louis Bloom.

The movie does a great job of building suspense. It all builds up to a highly climatic ending that is well worth the payoff. I highly recommend this movie to anyone. It is well worth the watch.… Expand
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hugoactiviaFeb 23, 2015
One of the most underestimated films of 2014 with a great performance of Jake Gyllenhaal, one know-it-all, childish psycho. Great action, kept me on the verge all the time. A very contemporary story that everyone who watches the news theseOne of the most underestimated films of 2014 with a great performance of Jake Gyllenhaal, one know-it-all, childish psycho. Great action, kept me on the verge all the time. A very contemporary story that everyone who watches the news these days can relate to.… Expand
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DavidV293Mar 4, 2015
Nightcrawler is a masterpiece. With scenes that would leave you breathless and nervous. The intensity in this movie is big. It would leave you in the edge of your seat. It's easily the best movie so far (That I have seen) And of course it'sNightcrawler is a masterpiece. With scenes that would leave you breathless and nervous. The intensity in this movie is big. It would leave you in the edge of your seat. It's easily the best movie so far (That I have seen) And of course it's in my Top 10.… Expand
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SupermanX1925Mar 2, 2015
Such an amazing and great film, watched it three times already. Jake Gyllenhaal gives you something insane, it's beautiful on so many levels, the tone or old school vibe. The Director is so confident, and in creating such and chilling andSuch an amazing and great film, watched it three times already. Jake Gyllenhaal gives you something insane, it's beautiful on so many levels, the tone or old school vibe. The Director is so confident, and in creating such and chilling and immense atmosphere for Jake run around and do his thing, it just works, it's simple.
If you are the kind of film fan that loves depth and meaning in a film you should watch this one, I will not give anything away, but the themes in this film is why it's also great, and the way they treat it.

This is my favorite film of 2014, So I have to add Great job Dan Gilroy, and congratulations on your first film. Looking forward to the next one already.… Expand
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MattBrady99Mar 10, 2015
Lou Bloom: "Steady hands, steady hands".

The story is about a young man, desperate for work, stumbles upon the seedy underworld of L.A.'s crime journalism. The break-neck pace is all about being the first on the scene - murder, accidents,Lou Bloom: "Steady hands, steady hands".

The story is about a young man, desperate for work, stumbles upon the seedy underworld of L.A.'s crime journalism. The break-neck pace is all about being the first on the scene - murder, accidents, fires, mayhem - and selling the gratuitous footage to the local news stations. But the better he gets, the more likely he is going to become the next story.

I heard so many great things about Nightcrawler. The critics said the same like, "It's a flawless peace of entertainment" or "One of the best movie of the year".- So I was looking forward to the movie by hearing all the good buzz from it, and after seeing it I can say that this movie is flawless.

Jake Gyllenhaal gives one of his best performance he ever did in his career. He lost a lot of weight for this role and I can say it pays off so well. I love how he makes his character so creepy, but so interesting to watch on screen. I swear to god if he doesn't get a Oscar nomination for his performance in this movie, I will be angry and disappointed at the Oscars, because when I watch a movie and don't see the actor, just the character that right they is talent.

The director of this movie (Dan Gilroy) and he was only a screenwriter for most of his career and this movie is his first time directing and my god his he brilliant. Dan Gilroy but a lot of effort in this movie and I heard that the director of the movie actually met some people who do these things that people call "Nightcrawling", and to me that shows that this guy should make more films in future, because he's the kind of director that movie need.

The writing in this movie is some of the best writing I've seen since Boyhood, I mean every sentence in this movie glues me in it's story and character's. The move itself has that dark, uneasy and hash look to it, but that's life. The shots were good, the other cast member's were great as well.

But as I said in my Interstellar and The Guest review, the movie isn't going to get the perfect rating of five out of five star's, but the movie is still brilliant.… Expand
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steelreserveApr 21, 2015
One of the best movies I've seen. Shows the kind of character that is willing to go where nobody else will in order to maximize profit; otherwise known as a psychopath.
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AndrewLambertApr 13, 2016
A mesmerizing, haunting character study of the sociopathic Lou Bloom, played to perfection by an absorbing Jake Gyllenhaal in what may be the defining performance of his career to date.
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Stargirl04May 15, 2016
Fu*$#d up and oh so twisted! First time I felt genuine suspense in a movie in a long time! Jake Gyllenhaal is so good and an obvious psychopath in his own way. Really good and disturbing.
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BITESCREENJun 22, 2017
Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) ist ein Nightcrawler, ein Kameramann auf der Suche nach dem ultimativen Shot, ein Medienraubtier im Jagdrevier Los Angeles. Hier liegt das Geld auf der Straße, denn Autounfälle, Festnahmen und Raubmorde wandernLou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) ist ein Nightcrawler, ein Kameramann auf der Suche nach dem ultimativen Shot, ein Medienraubtier im Jagdrevier Los Angeles. Hier liegt das Geld auf der Straße, denn Autounfälle, Festnahmen und Raubmorde wandern direkt zum meistbietenden Sender. Der Job ist hart, die Konkurrenz groß, doch Lou lernt schnell: Mit messerscharfen Sprüchen, die in ihrer eiskalten Kalkül erschreckender sind als das blutige Filmmaterial, gewinnt er das Vertrauen von Programmchefin Nina (Rene Russo) – die ihn zu immer rücksichtsloserer Arbeit anstachelt. Ein wahrhaft ekelhafter Mensch, brillant gespielt von einem abgemagerten Gyllenhaal, der buchstäblich über Leichen geht. Dan Gilroys packende Mediensatire gibt sicher keine neuen Erkenntnisse, wohl aber einen kompromisslosen Einblick in ein Tagesgeschäft ohne jedwede Menschlichkeit und Moral.… Expand
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