Primetime (2026) review

This reminded me of Nightcrawler (2014) in the way media becomes a competition for attention. The goal is no longer simply to report or expose something. It becomes about getting the footage, creating the moment, and making sure people are watching before somebody else takes the spotlight. The obsession relevance slowly starts pushing people across ethical lines. I feel for Chris Hansen’s because he is doing everything he can to make a mark, but nothing seems to work. Eventually, that frustration turns into obsession. It just felt a little underdeveloped with how that part of him was fleshed out, especially together with Decoy Dan’s sudden sympathy for the predator. I understand that showing the perpetrator’s human or good side adds complexity, but even if someone has good qualities, they still need to be held accountable for what they did. This also oozes A24 DNA. The color palette, harsh highlights against overpowering shadows, creative framing, and dark lighting all give the film that moody, grimy visual identity. Robert’s performance here feels like a mixture of his brooding, withdrawn Bruce Wayne in The Batman (2022) and the frantic, desperate Connie from Good Time (2017). Watched at SM Megamall Cinema 6.