Review of The Insider (1999) by Casey R — 21 Sep 2008
Hands down one of the greatest legal drama/suspense-thrillers ever made. Dare I say it's Michael Mann's masterpiece. There's very little action and the majority of the film consists of long stretches of heavy dialogue.
And yet every time I watch it, I'm completely riveted. You can just feel the tension and suspense building as the story unfolds. Crowe and Pacino are both pitch-perfect in their roles, the direction and cinematography are top notch, and Mann's script kicks fucking ass.
It's also one of the best films about journalism I've ever seen.
This review of The Insider (1999) was written by Casey R on 21 Sep 2008.
The Insider has generally received very positive reviews.
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