When the time comes to describe NightCrawler, the simple phrase "Independent journalist investigate Los Angeles crime world" is sufficient. Both pitch and synopsis, it tells you all you need to know before plunging into the new completely assumed Dan Gilroy's delirium. The writer of The Fall and The Bourne Legacy (his brother Tony realized). Also screenwriter of NightCrawler, Dan Gilroy makes here an absolutely cynical and enjoyable film. Explanations.
At first, Louis Bloom, the apprentice journalist Jake Gyllenhaal (Enemy , Prisoners) plays brilliantly, is a real plague. A pain in the neck and which any employer would like to get rid of. Especially because his methods are not legal and not so ethical. But then, over the 117 minutes that counts NightCrawler, you realize that, yes what he did was wrong, it was on purpose to achieve his goals.
Louis Bloom makes our day ! He gives us goosebumps, and more, makes us laugh. Because cynicism he shows can be quiet disturbing, it is very effective though. As an improved version of ourselves, devoid of remorse and avoiding regrets at all costs, Louis's actions (which is also called Lou) warm the heart and restore hope. But it is great to see a man who is afraid of nothing, who says what he wants when he wants, who take advantage of the system and knows how to use his skills. He reminds us of Jordan Belfort from The Wolf of Wall Street !
During 1:57, Dan Gilroy _ takes us behind the scenes of the television news of Los Angeles. Between static shots of the valley and the city and hand-held camera when we must follow Lou on the ground and during his chases, the writer and director of 55 years showed a disconcerting logic and control almost perfect . The relationship between Louis and Nina, the manager of a TV channel is very strange and even disturbing. Some scenes are absolutely accurate and shows the unhealthy side of this world.
By showing how information is staging daily in news channels, NightCrawler provides an undisguised portrait of the media world.
By not engage in unsavory explanations NightCrawler speaks to everyone, even the least experts and points the finger on the culture of the snapshot. This requires to have the information first. And especially in our time, the images that go with it. And if they can be shocking or as it is said "graphic", it is even better!
Built as an education novel, the scenario of Dan Gilroy allows to see the evolution of Lou : how he gains confidence, how he reacts to falling, how quickly he learns and in the end how much he is unstoppable. We see discovering the cameraman profession, but also journalism, editor and project manager. Little by little, he joined the big league and wants to stay there.
His arrogance and insolence make him a unique character, both friendly and hateful, who manages stress as he can . Should be noted however the good idea to introduce an assistant to Lou, in the person of Rick (Riz Ahmed). The character is the opposite of Lou, it allows the viewer to identify with someone and understand the "real LA", the one filled with real people, real crimes, real dramas. Far from showbiz and paparazzi.
Highlighting media manipulation and ethics quest of some conscientious journalists and tensions to any editorial board, NightCrawler has to be seen as a hybrid and versatile rosé. Fruity and tasty at first, then dry and shocking.
With a soundtrack and a unique aesthetic but not always perfect - especially the soundtrack - the movie Dan Gilroy is reminiscent of Drive. Although it is based solely on the huge performance of Jake Gyllenhaal,NightCrawler is a real moment of cinema, electrifying and exciting film that you can recommend.
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