Product: The Insider [VHS] (1999)
Rating: 5.0
Why so little press?
I just saw this movie on video for the first time...and I'm wondering...why didn't it get more mainstream press and a huge publicity campaign?After all is said and done, I believe this film will rank among the top 100 of all time for several reasons.1)The story is compelling and gives the public a glimpse into the true power structure of our country.(2) The writing is excellent. The movie's characters are highly intelligent people with great communication skills. The writers did a marvelous job in getting this fact across to the audience.(3)Pacino's work should be required research material for anyone who wants to act OR be a journalist. He's at the top of his game here.(4)The 60 Minutes Interview was the beginning of the end for big tobacco. Twenty years from now, that interview will be remembered as one of the most important events in corporate history.This is a great film on a lot of levels.Enjoy!