The Insider

Stephany 2022-03-18 09:01:04

Look at that smirk, Bai Meisheng. Although Al's hair was always so messy, his stature was always so short, his temper was always so explosive, and his mouth was always full of swear words, but the charm became more and more profound. Suddenly, I felt that Al was always acting as a big man, with first-class professionalism, strong speaking skills, and neat suits. I want to see some small characters, like the ones in Dog Day Afternoon before, and it would be perfect to play a gay again. But now, who else can erase that domineering from Al Pacino, maybe not impossible, just too risky.

Speaking of Russell Crowe, I almost forgot the delicate emotion he played when I watched him play some brawny movies. "A Beautiful Mind" is a movie I watched a long time ago, but I saw it as a sci-fi movie at the time. Just looking at the special effects without looking at the expressions is really pulling a lot. In The Insider, Russell Crowe returns to the delicate and neurotic intellectual. All of a sudden, even the hair has turned yellowish, and a pair of glasses is really a scientist. The film digs more into Russell Crowe's character, about family responsibilities and more. Recalling the scene in the film where Al brought the host and the scientist couple to meet, the two were disturbed by the tobacco company. The host laughed loudly at their ability to withstand pressure, but Al said they were just normal people under huge pressure, do you still hope they remain graceful in this situation? The description of this part of the family is also the success of the film.

In addition, talking about the American press, the film hardly mentions the government once, there is no government action, and the culprits behind the scenes are only major group companies and financial interests. This is unimaginable in China. Public opinion is not a tool for government propaganda. This is called true freedom. By comparison, I can't help feeling a lot. In the film, Al also satirized that the New York Times is a newspaper whose interests are the highest ideal, but Chinese newspapers can only bow their heads to the government, not even taking into account their own interests. The work ethic of Al's character is something that all journalists should learn. It's invaluable.

Regarding the shots, there are many super close-ups in the film, half of the face fills the entire screen, and sometimes there are very shaky simulated rush shots. This aspect also reflects the news theme of the film, a very interesting visual experience.

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Extended Reading
  • Retta 2022-04-22 07:01:11

    The narrative is slow, the rhythm is steady, the actors are brilliant, and the tension is full! The adaptation of real events is indeed a good movie that can be recommended to media practitioners. When you face the consequences of exhausted mountains and rivers and the separation of wives and children, when you face numerous challenges and threats, and only your conscience can push you forward, what will you do?

  • Carter 2022-03-25 09:01:07

    I said how does it feel like killing someone with a knife, Michael Mann's film is really boring

The Insider quotes

  • Jeffrey Wigand: Up to you, Jeffrey! That's the power you have, Jeffrey! Vital inside information the American public need to know! Lowell Bergman, the hotshot who never met a source he couldn't turn around!

  • Lowell Bergman: You go public, and 30 million people hear what you gotta say, nothing - I mean nothing - will ever be the same again. You believe that?

    Jeffrey Wigand: No.

    Lowell Bergman: You should. Because when you're done, the judgement is gonna go down in the court of public opinion, my friend. And that's... the power you have.

    Jeffrey Wigand: You believe that?

    Lowell Bergman: I believe that? Yes, I believe that.

    Jeffrey Wigand: You believe that because you get information out to people, something happens?

    Lowell Bergman: Yes.

    Jeffrey Wigand: Maybe that's what you've been telling yourself all these years to justify having a good job. Having status. Maybe for the audience, its just voyeurism, something to do on a Sunday night. And maybe it won't change a fucking thing. And people like myself, and my family are left hung out to dry, used up, broke, alone.

    Lowell Bergman: Are you talking to me, or did somebody else just walk in here? I never forced any of that...

    Jeffrey Wigand: I don't really understand, exactly...

    Lowell Bergman: Don't evade a choice you gotta make by questioning my reputation or 60 Minutes with this cheap skepticism.

    Jeffrey Wigand: I have to put my family's welfare on the line here, my friend, and what are you putting up? You're putting up words.

    Lowell Bergman: "Words." While you've been dicking around some fucking company golf tournaments, I've been out in the world, giving my word... and backing it up with action. Now, are you gonna go and do this thing, or not?

    Jeffrey Wigand: I said I'd call the kids before they went to bed.