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Nightcrawler

  • 20142014
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  • 1h 57m
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Jake Gyllenhaal in Nightcrawler (2014)
When Lou Bloom, a driven man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
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When Louis Bloom, a con man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story.When Louis Bloom, a con man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story.When Louis Bloom, a con man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
555K
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    • Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Rene Russo
    • Bill Paxton
    • Dan Gilroy
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    • Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Rene Russo
    • Bill Paxton
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    • 968User reviews
    • 572Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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    Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Louis Bloom
    Rene Russo
    Rene Russo
    • Nina Romina
    Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton
    • Joe Loder
    Riz Ahmed
    Riz Ahmed
    • Rick
    Michael Papajohn
    Michael Papajohn
    • Security Guard
    Marco Rodríguez
    Marco Rodríguez
    • Scrapyard Owner
    • (as Marco Rodriguez)
    James Huang
    James Huang
    • Marcus Mayhem Video
    Kent Shocknek
    Kent Shocknek
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    Pat Harvey
    • Pat Harvey
    Sharon Tay
    Sharon Tay
    • Sharon Tay
    Rick Garcia
    Rick Garcia
    • Rick Garcia
    Leah Fredkin
    Leah Fredkin
    • Female Anchor
    Bill Seward
    • Bill Seward
    Rick Chambers
    Rick Chambers
    • KWLA Anchor Ben Waterman
    Holly Hannula
    • KWLA Anchor Lisa Mays
    Jonny Coyne
    Jonny Coyne
    • Pawn Shop Owner
    Nick Chacon
    • Cop #1
    Kevin Dunigan
    Kevin Dunigan
    • Cop #2
      • Dan Gilroy
      • Dan Gilroy
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    • Trivia
      Jake Gyllenhaal lost 20 pounds for his role. This was Gyllenhaal's own idea, as he visualized Lou as a hungry coyote.
    • Goofs
      When Lou first approaches the "Horror House" in a closeup shot, a crew member is seen in the background ducking out of frame behind the back of the house.
    • Quotes

      Lou Bloom: Why you pursue something is as important as what you pursue.

    • Crazy credits
      Though hardly perceivable, the moon continues to rise as credits roll.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jake Gyllenhaal/Paul Reubens/She & Him (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Hot News Punch
      Written by Marc Vickers (as Marc Oliver Vickers)

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    User reviews968

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    8/10
    Jake G's Blinks in Prisoners are Only Rivaled by the Weaslely Grin In Nightcrawler
    This movie was both fun and terrifying. Jake Gyllenhaal's performance as Lou Bloom will certainly frighten you. He is brilliant when paired with the amazing monologue style rants written for him.

    Lou Bloom is a driven man reminiscent of a sociopath who finds he has a talent as "nightcrawling" in that he takes videos of true crimes as they are happening to be broadcast on the news. His motivation and seeming lack of empathy allow him to break through and take the controversial images, and sell them with a strong aptitude for negotiation.

    As a character, he grows more and more "motivated" and seems to learn his business in such a way to bring him amazing success, but to the determinant, perhaps, of his assistant and the victims of these crimes.

    The writer/ director of this movie (making his directorial debut) certainly understands fear and comedy. The simplest scene was made into a laugh by the angles and cuts.

    It's funny, and enjoyable, but still terrifying enough to feel like a real horror thriller.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 2014 (United States)
      • United States
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    • Filming locations
      • Chinatown Express - 252 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bold Films
      • Nightcrawler
      • Sierra / Affinity
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 57 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital
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