Television Journalism: Is it Money, People or Just News?

Rating: Null/10 (5 November 1999)

"The Insider" combines the very basics of television journalism with a vision on how shows like "60 Minutes" affect the lives of people who are interviewed with those who get the story. "60 Minutes" is a very well respected news series and one I have watched for many years but it's nice to be reminded that some of the players -- both the people who produce the show and the people they interview -- can give up their souls in the process of telling the rest of us how it really is.
The acting, in particular that of Al Pacino's and Russel Crowe's, was simply incredible. Michael Mann's signature combination of strong visuals and subtle sounds gave the movie the gritty feeling he does so well and also so enthralled me for most of the almost three hours. Mann's hand in the movie added several more layers to the experience making it one I thoroughly enjoyed. This movie was crafted very, very well; it makes you think.
This movie deserves to win some awards somewhere.