Since this is a film by Tom Ford this short note wouldn't be complete without a few words on the makeup and wardrobe. The clever use of continuity editing (a gesture begins in one shot and ends in the next shot) to help the transitions from the parallel storylines-and the repetition of some very basic blocking with different characters (as simple as that may sound) had an incredibly playful effect to me, especially when it turns that technique on its head, to undermine the viewers expectation. The editing as well was at times, deliberate (re: slow) and calculated, sparingly snapping to quick cutaway at a few keys moments for devastating effect. When the film switched over to the thriller storyline, Ford and crew (DP Seamus McGarvey lensed "The Avengers") were just as confident in capturing the impotent dread one may feel in desolate locations far removed from "civil" society. The film was shot in 35mm and looked spectacular, with a very specific esthetic that was based in commercial photography (during the Amy Adams sequences) that sometimes made me feel like I was a vintage perfume ad from 90's (I mean that in the best way possible!). I've only seen Aaron Taylor Johnson in Kick Ass, but if I had any doubts about this ability to be terrify and psychotic in a role, than I'm gladly eating my hat now.
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Gyllenhaal, smartly knew how to infuse his multiple characters with the vulnerable indignation (for one role) and a helpless anger (for that other) that lived in harmony, thanks in addition, to the deft story structure. Shannon's dry delivery and no nonsense demeanor became a well placed reservoir of dark humor throughout the film. Both of these actors, consistently give it their all in bringing a character to life and this film is exemplary of that. Micheal Shannon, will probably be a favorite to win best supporting actor and Gyllenhaal most certainly deserves a nomination for best male lead.
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Adams on the end of my list, knowing full well that this may have more to do the with the restrictions put on her character Susan (from a writing stand point) whereas the other actors are given more scenes that have a lot more meat to chew on. The acting is exactly what you complete believability that is immersive, in particular order the stand outs are Michael Shannon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Aaron Taylor Johnson and Amy Adams. "Nocturnal Animals" is incredibly executed in bridging together the parallel storylines, a task that is especially impressive given the tonal/genre shifts from story to story, to how the separate plots are paced out individually, as well as intercut with each other.
I haven't seen Fords first film "A Single Man" nor had I watched the trailer for this film (Recently I've made a concentrated effort to not watch promotional material for a film that interests me), but based my want to see this film because of the talent involved.
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