NIGHTCRAWLER

Plot:

When an unemployed, scrap metal peddling Louis Bloom (Gyllenhaal) comes upon a tragic auto accident he becomes intrigued with the video camera team  on the scene. He goes online to learn the tricks of the trade, buys a camcorder and sets out to capture footage to sell to a local news station managed by a horrific seeking producer named Nina Romina (Russo). Business gets better as he positions himself to become one of the premier cameramen covering the city's most shocking events. His thrill seeking ventures will soon take him on a dangerous path of no return just so that he can get his story.


Reel Talk:

This movie is way better than I had anticipated. It is a dark and intense thriller that will keep you glued to the screen. Gyllenhaal puts in a great performance as the nerdy but cold and calculating cameraman and Russo looks good and shows why she is still one of the best in the business as she turns in a riveting performance as the newsroom boss. Don't sleep on this movie, it is definitely one to see.

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Riz Ahmed and Michael Hyatt
Directed by: Dan Gilroy
Rated: R

I give it 5 corn dogs.

By: The Reel Hustler