*** 1/2 stars Wonderful everything!

Rating: Null/10 (12 May 2000)

The Insider is a great movie and it is based on a true story. Great script, great performances and especially one of the best of the year from Russel Crowe who plays a man 20 years older than himself. Al Pacino was also very good as the 60 Minutes producer trying to get the truth to the airwaves. Definitely see this movie because the truth about our news media that is suppose to bring us the truth is disturbing. Very potent stuff!
PLOT: A middle aged man is fired from his tobacco job and a producer from 60 Minutes wants to know what he knows and the truth about his firing. Based on a true story.
VIEWS: It is one of those movies that tries to uncover the truth. But what blocks the truth is more disturbing that what the truth is. The acting is incredible and really moves the movie along. Just see it.
SCENES TO WATCH FOR: Al Pacino's speech to the 60 Minutes producers.