When Lou Bloom, 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.
Acting
Gyllenhaal's physical transformation and dead shark eyes
Cinematography
Los Angeles as predatory neon jungle
Writing
Corporate-speak from a complete sociopath
Director
Dan Gilroy
Jake Gyllenhaal
Louis Bloom
Riz Ahmed
Rick
Rene Russo
Nina Romina
Bill Paxton
Joe Loder
Kevin Rahm
Frank Kruse
Michael Hyatt
Detective Frontieri
Price Carson
Detective Lieberman
Kent Shocknek
Kent Shocknek
Sharon Tay
Sharon Tay
Ann Cusack
Linda
Marco Rodríguez
Scrapyard Owner
Michael Papajohn
Security Guard
Jonny Coyne
Pawn Shop Owner
Rick Chambers
KWLA Anchor Ben Waterman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gyllenhaal lost 30 pounds, ran eight miles to set daily, and rarely blinked on camera—those bug eyes are method acting.
The film predicted the 'if it bleeds, it leads' news economy that would soon consume actual viral crime footage culture; Gilroy wrote it after noticing stringers at a crash scene.
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