Written and directed by Dan Gilroy, the film stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo. Set in the sketchy underworld of after-dark, present-day Los Angeles, we follow Lou Bloom (Gyllenhaal), a psychotic man desperate for work, discover the dangerous field of crime journalism. Obsessed with becoming the best crime scene photographer in the city, Lou is willing to go to extreme lengths to get an exclusive story. For those who know L.A., this film is enjoyable for all of the different streets and neighborhoods it depicts (I bet my family was the only one in our theater in Brasília who knew exactly where Benedict Canyon was). Jake Gyllenhaal also gives an excellent performance - he succeeds in being exceedingly creepy. He definitely deserves an Academy Award nomination for it. I enjoyed the story; I thought it was interesting and suspenseful. I just didn't think there was anything extraordinary about it. It is one of those films that you enjoy, but doesn't blow you away. It's an above-average film that is definitely worthwhile to see, but won't remain memorable enough to be an "A" film.
Should you see it: Yes
Grade: B+
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