Review of Nightcrawler (2014) by Private U — 02 Nov 2015

To begin with, I have to admit that I was not the biggest fan of Jake Gyllenhaal... After watching this movie, I added him to the list of the actors whose movies I will definitely watch out for. I was reluctant to watch the movie in the beginning, but as it unwinded, it really grew on me. I loved the idea to begin with. Looking at how the night crawlers make a living in the streets of L.A., was really really interesting and thrilling at the same time. The way Jake depicts his character, his mania, his drive and perfectionist character, is immaculate. Even this weird look on his face and the moments he seems to be on the edge of freaking out but does not, were breathtaking. I found myself actually being frightened about what might happen next.

The entire movie was a roallercoaster for the viewer. Being on his side, then wishing he is caught for what he does, then again not. His co-actor/helper was also brilliant. The movie was quite long (approx. 2 hours) but it did not seem like it at all. If you are looking for a nice thriller to spend your evening watching, this is one heck of a choice.