Insider, The

USA 1999, 158 minutes
Dir. Michael Mann
English
Rating: [M]
Genres: Drama, Suspense/Crime / Courtroom

Feat. Russell Crowe, Al Pacino, Christopher Plummer, Michael Gambon, Rip Torn, Philip Baker Hall, Diane Venora, Gina Gershon

Aroview: A brooding masterpiece from dir. Mann (HEAT), who finally wrestles down a topic of sufficient weight to justify the peerless brilliance of his images.

Based on the real-life expose of the US tobacco companies that led to their multi-billion dollar payouts, Russell Crowe smoulders as the whistle-blower who runs the gauntlet of public opinion and the media-machine, while Al Pacino sinks his teeth into another incendiary loudmouth role.

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2 stars (Good Try) Crowe is good in this one and Pacino for the most part is restrained which helps. It is a good story but it is a pity about the length. ~Tubbs
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4 stars (Very Good) 4/5 - Very good script and dialogs. Both Pacino and Crowe are giving a superb performance. Riveting look at the media and corporate inner plays. ~Anonz