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The Informer
2019 109 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★6.6
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Director: Andrea Di Stefano
🎭 Based on
«Three Seconds»
byRoslund & Hellström
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Description
In New York, former convict Pete Koslow, related to the Polish mafia, must deal with both Klimek the General, his ruthless boss, and the twisted ambitions of two federal agents, as he tries to survive and protect the lives of his loved ones.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$300,460
Worldwide:
$2.93M
Starring
Joel Kinnaman
Actor
Rosamund Pike
Actor
Common
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Informer is a gritty, tension-driven crime drama that succeeds as a character-focused thriller rather than a high-octane action film. While the performances, particularly by Joel Kinnaman, are widely praised, the film's reception is hampered by a convoluted plot and uneven directorial choices.
| Acting | Joel Kinnaman delivers a compelling and realistic performance that grounds the film's complex narrative. | |
| Pacing | The film functions best as a deliberate, slow-burn crime drama, leaving action-seeking audiences disappointed by its contemplative tempo. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from significant logical inconsistencies and a narrative structure that many viewers find unnecessarily overcomplicated. | |
| Direction | Directorial execution is polarizing, with some finding the atmospheric tension masterfully handled and others viewing it as chaotic and inexperienced. | |
| Ending | The ending generates disagreement, as some viewers interpret it as a satisfying, classic conclusion, while others find it either rushed or unrealistically optimistic. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast is inconsistently utilized, with performers like Clive Owen and Rosamund Pike receiving praise for their presence but criticism for their limited screen time and archetypal roles. |