Reviews of The Insider
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Hunter Duesing
7Jan10
THE INSIDER is a film that is so intelligent it makes me angry that other movies made since that are supposedly based on “fact” are so simplistic and borderline retarded, treating the audience like a bunch of simpletons as the filmmakers try to manipulate them with their agendas. THE INSIDER never stoops to such lows, but rather paints a picture of the problems of televised journalism that wouldn’t be seen until George Clooney’s GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK in 2005, exposing the famewhores and the true believers in a smart swoop that was sure to spark debate and controversy. This is a real film about journalism, and the sacrifices it takes to get the story out to the public, despite the lazy posing of the so-called heroes we see mugging the camera on TV.
- Currently 5.0/5 Stars.
Eric Osborn
17Jun09
Another very strong effort from Mann. His ability to build tension and suspense is on display here just as much as it is in Heat and Collateral, but in this film he doesn’t use violence or action sequences to achieve it. (Which isn’t to say that all of the tension in those films is a result of the violence and action but a large portion of it is.) The script is very good, certainly the best Eric Roth has ever had a hand in, and the leads are great. Probably my favorite Crowe performance to date.
- Currently 4.0/5 Stars.