just watch it!

Brilliant and touching

It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

This is a good story but far too long.. drawn-out scenes, unnecessary repetition of clips, etc. They could have cut at least half an hour and made it a much better film

Even as of today, I still cannot understand why Al Pacino has only won the Oscars once. Obviously, for his unbelievable talent, he should have won more and much more than that. He is forever an American treasure, one of the most beloved stars, and one of the greatest actors of all time. This film "The Insider" uses a slow-building approach, which culminates in a stunning last 30 minutes. The several outbursts of the character Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) clearly show that Al Pacino has the best line delivery ever. Even Tom Hanks or Jimmy Stewart could not reach that level. Lowell Bergman, representing integrity, remains one of the most memorable characters in American cinema.

This isn't a review as such. Well, the film is fantastic. Tense, thrilling and you'll be kept interested the whole way. Beautiful camera work too. But what I really came here to say. The wife! What an insufferable weak willed unsupportive bitch. Grow a spine woman. I'd highly recommend watching this even though she'll grind your gears.

For me personally I've always been a bit off and on with Michael Mann what few films I've seen from him I'm not a big fan (even Heat) but I was still desperate to see The Insider and now haven seen this masterpiece I will always give him credit as The Insider is now one of my all time favourite movies with amazing performances. The characters in this movie are incredibly investing because Mann doesn't paint them as perfect they're all making mistakes and screwing up which makes them seem more human. Russell Crowe is absolutely amazing in this movie with Gladiator also being one of my favourite movies I wasn't sure if I'd ever see a better performance from him but here he is just as good not only is his accent convincing but the toll taken on him is perfectly conveyed through his masterful performance. Al Pacino is every bit his equal he perfectly conveys his no nonsense, experienced character making you believe that no one else could have played this part. The tension in this movie is done just right every time Crowe puts his (or his families) safety on the line you feel it you are worried as to what the company is going to do to him next. Is also a very interesting film, to see all the ways in which Crowe and Pacino are trying to combat Big Tobacco using the law in very specific way and it further enthuses Pacino's experience and Crowes vulnerability. When things do go Crowes way you feel it the writing in this movie is so good that you are desperate for Crowe to succeed because overall you see that he just wants to do the right thing. I absolutely adore The Insider it's suspenseful and heartbreaking and in many ways also uplifting it's got some Career best performances and makes me desperate to see more films from Michael Mann.100%-A+