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The Informant!

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Though a rising star in the ranks of Archer Daniels Midland, Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon) suddenly exposes a price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, agreeing to wear a wire and gather evidence against ADM and other agribusinesses. However, the FBI agents get a rude surprise when they learn that Whitacre has embezzled heavily from the firm.
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A charismatic turn by star Matt Damon and a consistently ironic tone boost this quietly funny satire about a corporate whistle-blower.

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Ed Koch The Atlantic Although not a blockbuster, The Informant is an interesting, diverting film. Jan 17, 2018 Full Review Caryn James Marie Claire With [Matt] Damon, they share something more exciting than looks: a slow-burning intelligence that leaves us feeling both unsettled and seduced. Oct 11, 2017 Full Review Matt Singer The Rumpus Like Soderbergh's Ocean's 11 series, The Informant! is a funny movie with no jokes. Sep 18, 2017 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Though based on a true story, 'The Informant!' is not 'The Insider' but a light-fingered take on corporate conspiracy transformed into a jaunty satire ... Oct 28, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Damon’s performance is actually pitch-perfect, a layered comedic performance worthy of Peter Sellers. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 30, 2023 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz This film is a intriguing case study of a troubled mind that just lacks a little clarity of vision. Rated: 3/5 Jan 11, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Luna M Couldn’t finish watching the movie. The pathological lying, arrogance and narcissism of the main character was excruciating to watch. Then I thought, why are we glorifying a criminal by making a movie about him!!! That’s when I stopped the movie. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Alec C Just because they blow the whistle, doesn't mean that they're the ones telling the truth! Mark Whitacre decides to inform on his company's price-fixing scheme, only to get entangled with some contradictions with his own credibility and his thought-process. A manic retelling of the controversial "snitch" by the grace of Matt Damon pulling off some over the top and reserved moments! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/22/24 Full Review Wayne K If you've seen Logan Lucky, the 2017 crime comedy starring Channing Tatum & Adam Driver, you'll be familiar with the style Steven Soderbergh uses in The Informant, a corporate crime satire in which you're constantly forced to ask who is telling the truth and who is merely pretending to. Matt Damon gives one of his more eccentric performances as a seemingly bland and by-the-book company executive who gets caught up in an international conspiracy. The business side of the film didn't really make sense to me, as it's something I have little understanding of, but the film is more concerned with it's leads as he navigates, and exploits, that particular world. The shifting of blame keeps you engaged, and for Damon, playing a man in love with his own voice and much less smart than he thinks he is, he gets the chance to play both the underdog and the mastermind, both to success. It's bizarrely incongruous soundtrack can be confounding at times, as it often feels like the choosing of songs was done with a blindfold, but it does provide the film with a lot of levity. It's a talky screenplay, another thing which might put you off, but there's a lot here to be enjoyed, from the performances to the sneaky jokes to the cheeky jabs at corporate higher ups. Not a hidden gem, but definitely underappreciated. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review Gareth v An interesting take on a true story, but it does seem to be stuck in 2nd gear despite a strong performance from Damon. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/16/23 Full Review KEVIN C Matt Damon shines as a corporate whistleblower of sorts cooperating with the FBI who are investigating the company he works for. But there are some things he's not being completely honest with them about and as the lies begin to pile up the paranoia and schemes ramp up. Really interesting film from Steven Soderbergh with a great ensemble cast featuring Melanie Lysnsky and Scott Bakula. Damon's performance is quite frantic as the walls begin to close in. Well worth watching. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/30/22 Full Review Audience Member Price-fixing conspiracy drama for soda fans... Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Though a rising star in the ranks of Archer Daniels Midland, Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon) suddenly exposes a price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, agreeing to wear a wire and gather evidence against ADM and other agribusinesses. However, the FBI agents get a rude surprise when they learn that Whitacre has embezzled heavily from the firm.
Director
Steven Soderbergh
Producer
Gregory Jacobs, Jennifer Fox, Howard Braunstein, Kurt Eichenwald, Michael Jaffe
Screenwriter
Scott Z. Burns
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Section Eight Ltd., Warner Bros., Jaffe/Braunstein Films
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 18, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 6, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$33.3M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
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