Review of The Insider (1999) by Filipeneto — 13 Feb 2018

Excellent thriller.

This film tells the attempts of Jeffrey Wigand to report on investigative journalism program "60 Minutes" the dangerous practices of the tobacco company he worked for. Based on real facts, was directed by Michael Mann and has Russell Crowe, Al Pacino and Christopher Plummer in the lead roles.

Its a high quality film, with a good cast and interpretations. The performances of Al Pacino and Crowe are particularly worthy of congratulations, with both actors managing to give substance and soul to their characters. Crowe even stayed some time near the real Dr. Wigand in order to observe his ways, gestures and behavior, which only shows the quality of this actor and the professionalism of his work. The film has a great script, written by Eric Roth and Michael Mann. The story is engaging and "grab" the audience from beginning to end. The photograph of the film is also interesting, using light and shadow to thicken or lighten the suspense. Undoubtedly, one of most interesting films of the turn of millennium.