The Informant (2009)

This was a really cool movie and it was really nice to see Matt Damon in a comedic role that worked outside of the Ocean’s movies.  Soderbergh did a great job at recreating the look of the early nineties in this pictures as he always does with a period piece.  This story is inspired by actual events detailing the life of a very interesting VP at ADM.  The names are changed or are they or not or does it even matter?  Truth is this movie is all about dialogue and the inner workings of the man it’s based on. Although the action that carries the film is funny it is the introspective dialogue between actions by the narrator/main character that really make this film.  It’s often discouraged when you’re taught about screenwriting; teachers usually tell you that you should avoid this kind of narration unless it serves the story.  I disagree with these kinds of rules simply because they limit how movies are made and how they are watched.  This film is an excellent example of the the supposed rules of cinema at work while the going against the grain.  A great movie for film students and film goers alike.

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