For those looking to experience the film's sharp visuals and intense audio: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Nightcrawler [DVD] [2014]
Robert Elswit used wide-angle lenses and night-time Los Angeles locations to create a "wildlife documentary" feel. Critical Reception and Impact
The film holds a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 270 reviews.
Russo brings a sense of vulnerability to the role of a veteran news director caught in a race for ratings.
The film's success is heavily attributed to its stellar cast and crew:
Written and directed by Dan Gilroy , the film's screenplay was nominated for an Academy Award.
It is widely praised for its exploration of voyeurism , the "if it bleeds, it leads" news cycle, and the sociopathic tendencies rewarded by unchecked capitalism. Availability and Official Formats
Ahmed plays Lou's desperate assistant, who becomes a victim of Lou's single-minded ambition.
Gyllenhaal underwent a dramatic physical transformation, losing 30 pounds to portray Bloom as a "hungry coyote".