There's been precious few modernish films for adults that do not rely upon action histrionics: imagine how rare that so secular and restrained a work like "The Insider" originates from Michael Mann. Everything about the film resonates...
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There's been precious few modernish films for adults that do not rely upon action histrionics: imagine how rare that so secular and restrained a work like "The Insider" originates from Michael Mann. Everything about the film resonates with excellence in filmmaking, and that it is about, at its core, the hitherto unworkable premise of the thought process itself remains all the more miraculous.

Yes, there's some action, a lot of intrigue, office politics, political maneuvering, betrayals right and left, relationships and relationships strained, but what this film portrays most memorablye is thinking itself. I've never before seen a film wherein the thought process itself is so beautifully realized, and believe it or not it furthers the story exponentially. The seen where Crowe realizes he's lost everything that meant anything to him in life just by doing the right thing is a powerful one, testiment to Crowe's skill, and a fascinatingly modern music choice underneath.

A marvel alltogther.

Michael Mann`s "The Insider" is not his best, but still is worth checking out.
The story is good, because is based on a true story. And the acting is great, two of the finest actors in the world is included in this movie (Al...
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Michael Mann`s "The Insider" is not his best, but still is worth checking out.
The story is good, because is based on a true story. And the acting is great, two of the finest actors in the world is included in this movie (Al Pacino and Russel Crowe), and makes this a movie that allmost anybody should have a look at.

One of the best films of the 90's, but for some reason little seen.