Nightcrawler - 4/5
This movie is a tense, slow burn thriller about a sort of decent into madness, though not nearly as precipitously as many of its peers. Its drama is nuanced and visceral, as is its social commentary which avoids sweeping clichés in favor of astute observations about the human condition. But because the story surrounds such an extreme personality the film avoids being preachy or overbearing in its messaging, settling into a niche that’s simultaneously ‘fascination of other’ and ‘familiar relatability’.
Closest comparison: It’s like Network by way of Joker (2019).
Setting: Corporate Drama
Plot: Descent into Madness
Tone: Suspense Thriller