The characters are all in search of fame, power, wealth, and sex, seemingly valuing greed over all else. Sounds like the 1980s all right. Issues arise early when the characters reveal themselves as dull. I had no reason to care. Nothing interesting happened, all of the characters are interchangeable, and forget about trying to keep who is who straight, I couldn't.
The Informers almost challenges me not to write about it. Writing about it just may give it more attention than it deserves. As I left the theater I felt nothing, I had no reaction to the content, it wasn't shocking or eye opening, it was just there serving no purpose.
The cast is filled with talent including Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke, Brad Renfro (in his final performance), Winona Ryder, Rhys Ifans, Chris Isaak, and Amber Heard. Under the direction of Gregor Jordan, the cast struggles with the material, trying desperately to give it some substance. Unfortunately, there is nothing to be found.
Bottomline. This is a film about nothing, much like this is a review about nothing. You see, when you are not offered anything, you have nothing to work of, in turn spitting back out nothing. Sure, it is not incompetently made, it is just pointless.
Not Recommended.
Article comments
1 - Aaron Peck
Chris, didn't you read my review from Sundance? Well, it serves you right! ;)
I would put The Informers in the running for worst film ever made. It made me angry and hateful watching it. I hated every second of it.
2 - Caroline B
And I have to study it !!!!!!!!! Think how I feel ;p