Rating of
3.5/4
The Insider review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 09/21/11
Efficient character build-up with wonderful acting. Based on a real story related to the tobacco industry. producer Lowell Bergman (Pacino) finds a way to tell the insider information of Jeffrey Wigand (Crowe). Wigand discusses with Bergman regarding the seven CEOs of "Big Tobacco." Christopher Plummer as Mike Wallace was convincing, Pacino was riveting and Crowe absorbed the role. The screenplay was effective and never tried too hard. A few quotes from the film: Lowell Bergman - "When I came on this job I came with my word intact. I'm gonna leave with my word intact." Mike Wallace - "Fame has a fifteen minute half-life, infamy lasts a little longer." " I'm all out of heroes, man. Guys like you are in short supply." Style of directing was really good matched with an interesting soundtrack. Special features on the disc was a treat. Its premise of truth, integrity and credibility. The Insider is fun to watch and bring a lot to the table when it comes to accuracy to its real events.
