With an on-form Gyllenhaal and a distinct look, Nightcrawler plumbs the atmospheric depths of Los Angeles nightlife for satire, but comes up with only broad media sideswipes.
Review of Gia Coppola's directorial debut Palo Alto, starring James Franco, Emma Roberts, and Jack Kilmer. Out in Ireland on October 17th, 2014.
The film is undoubtedly funnier when rehashing old jokes, though the comic performances are once again spot on. Steve Carrell as Brick Tamland is absolutely brilliant – he’s given more screen time in this film, and never fails to incite laughter. Ferrell, too, is ludicrous and hilarious as Ron Burgundy: the man’s comic timing is impeccable, and even if the jokes aren’t fantastic, the performances of the main characters are.