Synopsis: What was Mark Whitacre thinking? A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company's multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, Whitacre envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion. But before all that can happen, the FBI needs evidence, so Whitacre eagerly agrees to wear a wire and carry a hidden tape recorder in his briefcase, imagining himself as a kind of de facto secret agent. Unfortunately for the FBI, their lead witness hasn't been quite so forthcoming about helping himself to the corporate coffers. Whitacre's ever-changing account frustrates the agents and threatens the case against ADM as it becomes almost impossible to decipher what is real and what is the product of Whitacre's rambling imagination. Based on the true story of the highest-ranking corporate whistleblower in U.S. history.
Starring: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale, Melanie Lynskey, Thomas F. Wilson
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
U.S. Rating: R
As the poster says... un-be-lie-va-ble! The Informant is one of the funniest movies I've watched in a while! It is not just the plot, the dialogues, the story and situations, it's all about Mark Whitacre! This guys is unbelievable funny! All the things he did, the way he acted, the things he planned and all the situations he got himself involved and... the way he looked! It's HILARIOUS!
The Informant is the story of Mark Whitacre, a technician working for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a giant agri-industry focused basically on corn. He is promoted and gets involved in the business area, traveling around the world. Suddenly, he notices that the company has been involved in a multi-national price-fixing conspiracy with their competitors around the world and he decides to take actions and become an Informant for the FBI. Everything turns into an extremely complicated situation when Mark starts creating situations on his mind and pushing everyone involved in the case (company leaders, competitors, FBI, Department of Justice, the Government, the press, his wife, his parents... every possible person and entity!), until the truth is finally revealed.
One of the best performances of Matt Damon. He was able to show his talent in this smart comedy after being in recent drama and action roles. Totally recommended for those ones who want to have a really good time and laughs!
What did I like from this movie?
1. I couldn't stop laughing of Matt's appearance! He looked so freaking HILARIOUS! I couldn't stop staring at his mustache, big stomach, his horrible ties, his haircut! and his glasses. And the funniest thing is that it was so cool in the 80's and 90's! I had few ties like his, cut my hair like him and people looked "cool" that way
2. The script was so smart, really funny
3. Steven Soderbergh nailed it again (one of my favorites directors in Hollywood)
4. Best scenes? When he receives the new briefcase and can't wait to show it to his neighbor and say that "the bureau" gave it to him and he's the 0014... because he's twice smarter than 007! When he's on the conference room and the recorder inside the briefcase starts making sounds... I couldn't believe what he did! I couldn't believe what happened with his hair when he was talking with the FBI and finally... I couldn't stop laughing and being amazed hearing how things increased and turned into something worse every time he opened his mouth! You must watch the film to see it for yourself! You won't be disappointed!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. It was a really good film. I don't know why he didn't get the Golden Globe for best actor - Comedy role, since he played a really good comedy role... in a comedy film! (Robert Downey Jr played a good and funny role in Sherlock Holmes, but it wasn't a comedy film). Anyway, it is just my appreciation ;)
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
U.S. Rating: R
As the poster says... un-be-lie-va-ble! The Informant is one of the funniest movies I've watched in a while! It is not just the plot, the dialogues, the story and situations, it's all about Mark Whitacre! This guys is unbelievable funny! All the things he did, the way he acted, the things he planned and all the situations he got himself involved and... the way he looked! It's HILARIOUS!
The Informant is the story of Mark Whitacre, a technician working for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a giant agri-industry focused basically on corn. He is promoted and gets involved in the business area, traveling around the world. Suddenly, he notices that the company has been involved in a multi-national price-fixing conspiracy with their competitors around the world and he decides to take actions and become an Informant for the FBI. Everything turns into an extremely complicated situation when Mark starts creating situations on his mind and pushing everyone involved in the case (company leaders, competitors, FBI, Department of Justice, the Government, the press, his wife, his parents... every possible person and entity!), until the truth is finally revealed.
One of the best performances of Matt Damon. He was able to show his talent in this smart comedy after being in recent drama and action roles. Totally recommended for those ones who want to have a really good time and laughs!
What did I like from this movie?
1. I couldn't stop laughing of Matt's appearance! He looked so freaking HILARIOUS! I couldn't stop staring at his mustache, big stomach, his horrible ties, his haircut! and his glasses. And the funniest thing is that it was so cool in the 80's and 90's! I had few ties like his, cut my hair like him and people looked "cool" that way
2. The script was so smart, really funny
3. Steven Soderbergh nailed it again (one of my favorites directors in Hollywood)
4. Best scenes? When he receives the new briefcase and can't wait to show it to his neighbor and say that "the bureau" gave it to him and he's the 0014... because he's twice smarter than 007! When he's on the conference room and the recorder inside the briefcase starts making sounds... I couldn't believe what he did! I couldn't believe what happened with his hair when he was talking with the FBI and finally... I couldn't stop laughing and being amazed hearing how things increased and turned into something worse every time he opened his mouth! You must watch the film to see it for yourself! You won't be disappointed!
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. It was a really good film. I don't know why he didn't get the Golden Globe for best actor - Comedy role, since he played a really good comedy role... in a comedy film! (Robert Downey Jr played a good and funny role in Sherlock Holmes, but it wasn't a comedy film). Anyway, it is just my appreciation ;)
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
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