
Nightcrawler
Taste attributes: crimedramathrillerjournalisticfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyenclosedcomplex relationshipfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardy
"The city shines brightest at night"
Boxlist takeA heavy crime thriller that is original, layered and dark. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: gritty · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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What lines up
- Pace: Balanced pace, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
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Synopsis
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.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Details
- Genre
- Crime
- Year
- 2014
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Sierra/Affinity
- Taste scores
- How we score
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.











