The Extraordinary Cinematic Accomplishment of '99

Rating: 8/10 (17 July 2007)

This is a movie based on a true story about malpractices in the tobacco industry. The movie depicted the struggle that goes inside the mind of person as he tries to weigh all pros and cons of a fight.
Crowe retreated from his "tarzan"-type roles to an overweight, quiet man who is torn between the right thing (divulging the rotten secrets and lies of the tobacco companies) and ripping his life apart by telling the truth.
Brilliantly written and acted, "The Insider" is also directed with fascination (by Michael Mann), which granted the movie seven Oscar nominations, including: "Best Actor in a Leading Role" (Russell Crowe), "Best Director" (Michael Mann), "Best Picture" and "Best Adapted Screenplay".
The message? Some battles just aren't worth winning. 8/10