The Insider (1999) Reviews
- Starring:
- Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, (more)
- Director(s):
- Michael Mann
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful One of the things I like about older films are the scripts. This seems to be sadly lacking in present day films. "The Insider" is quite an exception. Russell Crowe is excellent as the ... Read More One of the things I like about older films are the scripts. This seems to be sadly lacking in present day films. "The Insider" is quite an exception. Russell Crowe is excellent as the whistleblower, and some truly jaw-dropping information about the tobacco industry comes out for all to see. There were times when I thought Christopher Plummer was actually Mike Wallace. Al Pacino is, as usual, brilliant. But the great dialogue is what kept me glued to the screen. I've watched it several times and keep appreciating how good it is! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful The Insider and Black Hawk Down are probably the finest docudrama ever made in my estimation. I am not trying to be snobbish with this next statement. You need to be interested in day to day ... Read More The Insider and Black Hawk Down are probably the finest docudrama ever made in my estimation. I am not trying to be snobbish with this next statement. You need to be interested in day to day events that effect our lives in general, and be interested in what drives us as individuals, otherwise you might find this movie boring The movie follows the true events of the day, and how it effects all those involved. The film revolves around Jeffery Wiegand portrayed by Russell Crowe, a PM VP, and Lowell Bergman, portrayed by Al Pacino, producer for Mike Wallace of 60 Minutes. This is in short, the story of two men that put everything on the line for the truth, However your left with the feeling that the motives for one might be about an ego vers the truth. This is a keeper and a must for any serious DVD collection Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful This film is the complete package: Not only is the story of Big Tobacco vs. Everyman compelling, but the casting, acting, script - and even the musical score - is all top notch. Russell Crowe's ... Read More This film is the complete package: Not only is the story of Big Tobacco vs. Everyman compelling, but the casting, acting, script - and even the musical score - is all top notch. Russell Crowe's character is so far outside of the characters he usually plays that I didn't even recognize him at first. Top shelf all around. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful what can you say bout russel crow? the man flat out nailed this one! a true actors actor giving the performance of a career in this IMO very overlooked and underappreciated flick that to this day ... Read More what can you say bout russel crow? the man flat out nailed this one! a true actors actor giving the performance of a career in this IMO very overlooked and underappreciated flick that to this day garners not enough buzz IMO..most folks I talk to never heard about it!!! and it got 7 nominations (oscars)!
I vaguely remember the real story but this film is thrilling,smart,powerful and full of amazing performances esp. by crowe, al pacino, and christpher plummer as mike wallace...he BECAME mike wallace! lol
just brilliant...a real gripping and in the end sad true to life tale of a whisle blower who got his life ruined by the evil companies that he once worked for to help them sell the poison that is ciggerettes.
after reviewing this am gonna buy the movie !!
mann's direction as usual is nothing short of wow! is why he's "the man"..lol
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful This is the riveting, true story of the tobacco industry scandals and the ability of powerful corporations to influence government and the press. The film stays pretty true to fact, with a few ... Read More This is the riveting, true story of the tobacco industry scandals and the ability of powerful corporations to influence government and the press. The film stays pretty true to fact, with a few minor exceptions. Just as scary as the ability of wealthy tobacco corporations to influence government and undermine the Constitution, is the Mafia-like excesses employed in their attempt to silence the whistle-blower, Jeffrey Wigand. It shows the high, personal price that Wigand paid to remain true to his ethics. Crowe was excellent in his portrayal of this man at odds with himself and the burning intensity beneath Wigand's bookish exterior. Highly recommended. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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