Review of The Insider (1999) by Spangle — 23 Jul 2014
Man is this ever a thrilling film. Fueled by great performances from Al Pacino and Russell Crowe, The Insider is an undeniably thrilling experience that is bolstered by the fact that it is based on a true story.
The story is really well told thanks to a good script and good direction as always from Michael Mann. The cinematography is also good here, which is a nice plus, as well as the very convincing makeup on Crowe.
However, aside from Crowe's acting, the real star here is undeniably Mann and his ability to create satisfying thrills. Throughout, you are on the edge of your seat awaiting what will happen next and that really makes for an exciting and enjoyable experience.
The length is always fine and while it slows down at times, it never really drags like films that hit the 2:30 mark sometimes do. As a whole, The Insider is an exciting film with great direction and acting that really meets expectations.
This review of The Insider (1999) was written by Spangle on 23 Jul 2014.
The Insider has generally received very positive reviews.
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