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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 88.2 / 100
2014·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 57m

NIGHTCRAWLER

“The city shines brightest at night.”

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.

Above the Line
Dan Gilroy·DirectorDan Gilroy·WriterRobert Elswit·Director of PhotographyJames Newton Howard·Original Music ComposerJohn Gilroy·Editor
Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal·Louis BloomRiz Ahmed·RickRene Russo·Nina RominaBill Paxton·Joe LoderKevin Rahm·Frank KruseMichael Hyatt·Detective FrontieriPrice Carson·Detective LiebermanKent Shocknek·Kent ShocknekSharon Tay·Sharon TayAnn Cusack·Linda
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Dan Gilroy·Director
Writing· 1
Dan Gilroy·Writer
Camera· 1
Robert Elswit·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John Gilroy·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
James Newton Howard·Original Music Composer
Production· 5
Jennifer Fox·ProducerTony Gilroy·ProducerJake Gyllenhaal·ProducerDavid Lancaster·ProducerMichel Litvak·Producer
By the Numbers
88.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
95%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$47M
ROI 458%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Eerie, Intense, Mysterious
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man stands in the center of the frame, illuminated by a flashlight he holds, with a red sports car parked behind him to his left. The scene is set at night on”

thrillercrimedrama
Key Elements
ManRed Sports CarCamera RigFlashlightStreetlightsPower Lines
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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