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People don't understand this movie.

posted 9 years ago by scottda-42226
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Nightcrawler may have had a much higher rating if not for the countless idiots giving it 1 star reviews. While it is a fantastic film, I understand it's not for everyone. But it really annoys me when I see hundreds if not thousands of 1 star reviews with people saying that the main character is a terrible person. They say that it is a terrible film because he is a bad person. They actually seem to think that the audience is supposed to empathise with Louis Bloom, who is clearly a sociopath. People are getting dumber and dumber these days.

[–] jhill804 8 years ago

Many people understand that the movie is uninspired tripe with a one-dimensional lead character who faces absolutely no conflict, has zero arc and minimal development.

The appeal of Jake's "Lou Bloom" is similar to the appeal of his Brokeback Mountain costar Heath's "Joker" as they both endear themselves to braindead edgelords who wish to inflict chaos on a world of hapless normies from the comfort of their mom's basement. Except, even the Joker explains himself and gives you insight into why he's the way he is. And, of course, he faces conflict.

Villains like Jack Torrance, Darth Vader, Hannibal Lecter, Dracula, Bill the Butcher and Annie Wilkes, all are made stronger characters because of their weaknesses. To some people it may seem "cool" that Lou has less emotion than Patrick Bateman or a T-800, but it's that shallowness that leaves people like me, who desperately wanted to like this movie, feeling unmoved by the time the credits roll.