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Susan Morrow receives a book manuscript from her ex-husband – a man she left 20 years earlier – asking for her opinion of his writing. As she reads, she is drawn into the fictional life of Tony Hastings, a mathematics professor whose family vacation turns violent.
An art gallery owner, Susan Morrow, receives a manuscript of her ex-husband's novel, which he claims is dedicated to her. As she reads, she becomes engrossed in the violent and bleak story of a man whose family vacation turns into a fight for survival. The narrative blurs the lines between fiction and reality, forcing Susan to confront her past choices and the emotional emptiness of her present life.
Nocturnal Animals received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish direction, strong performances, and complex narrative structure. While some found the film's bleakness and violence intense, many lauded its artistic vision and the way it intertwined its various storylines.
Praised for its stunning visual style and Tom Ford's confident direction.
Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal deliver compelling performances.
The film's interwoven narratives are intricate and thought-provoking, though at times excessively bleak.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's artistic merit, acting, and suspenseful plot. Some viewers found the story to be emotionally draining and violent, impacting their overall enjoyment.
Won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival and received nominations for Golden Globe Awards (Best Director, Best Supporting Actor for Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and a BAFTA Award (Best Film Music).
The painting featured prominently in the opening scene, 'The Hunt', was created by artist Matthew Weinstein and is not an actual artwork with a pre-existing history.
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**A dense film, with few sympathetic characters, but quite reasonable.** This is one of those films where the most interesting thing is the plot within the plot: the script begins by introducing us to Susan Morrow, a very sophisticated a...
Only in a world where a Reality TV star becomes President could Tom Ford be one of the best directors of the year... I guess that'd be this world. _Final rating:★★★★ - An all round good movie with a little something extra._
A compelling thriller with an open-ended ending that feels far too easy for what it had going for it. Nocturnal Animals starts out very strong. It feels reminiscent of Lynch's Lost Highway or Mulholland Dr. The main character lives a lux...
**RE VEN GE** This was simply awesome. I meant the story, but the presentation was not my kind. I got the story and I enjoyed it. The performances can't be neglected either. Both the lead, Jake and Amy were the film's highlight. B...
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