Heavily influenced by the German expressionists (themselves no strangers to post-war cynicism), the style presented a shadowy world rife with fatalism and dread. In fact, this style came about in post-World War II America and reflected the general pessimism and uncertainty permeating a great deal of the populace. The term film noir gets tossed around a lot in movie reviewing, making it almost a catch-all for any flick that has a night scene and a criminal element. Stylish like the designer-turned-screenwriter who also directed it. A challenging 'read' like the manuscript written by Susan's ex, Tony. Steeped in darkness like the latter half of the title suggests. Avant-garde like the artwork it's main character, Susan, sells. ![]() Featuring a story within a story, one darker than the last, Nocturnal Animals is many things. In this R-rated thriller, a wealthy art gallery owner (Amy Adams) receives a draft of her ex-husband's (Jake Gyllenhaal) gritty crime manuscript and finds herself unable to put it down as she gets wrapped up in the narrative. A very different Animal from a very distinctive visionary, this handsome beast of a film noir thriller is twisty more than tidy but the stirring performances and intoxicating tale dare you to look away.
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