Though based on a true story, 'The Informant!' is not 'The Insider' but a light-fingered take on corporate conspiracy transformed into a jaunty satire ...

Full Review | Oct 28, 2023

Damon’s performance is actually pitch-perfect, a layered comedic performance worthy of Peter Sellers.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Aug 30, 2023

This film is a intriguing case study of a troubled mind that just lacks a little clarity of vision.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 11, 2021

Clever direction and several brilliant performances from a strong cast keep this upbeat tale of a downward spiral entertaining throughout.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Nov 28, 2020

Damon gives a quietly revelatory performance as Whitacre.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.0/4.0 | Sep 12, 2020

Soderbergh's easy, breezy dismissive style gives the distinct impression that we are all being conned.

Full Review | Jan 24, 2020

As the puzzle unravels, the sickening feeling we've seen this somewhere before becomes more and more overwhelming.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Oct 11, 2019

Hamlisch's score is the highlight of the film, being almost solely responsible for its off-beat comic tone, punctuating and even commenting on humorous moments with a wink and a twinkle in its eye.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jun 6, 2019

Powered by a fantastic performance from Matt Damon, the new Steven Soderbergh-directed film is an intriguing movie that slowly unfolds to reveal a rather powerful final punch.

Full Review | Original Score: B | May 15, 2019

Soderbergh knows how to entertain, and The Informant is no exception.

Full Review | Nov 14, 2018

The lead character is so impenetrable and treated in such an offhand way that he quickly becomes boring.

Full Review | Nov 1, 2018

When The Informant! focuses on such common human failings with laser-precision wit, it's a satire worthy of Jonathan Swift.

Full Review | Oct 26, 2018

If you think our culture is totally, horribly, permanently screwed up, go see The Informant!

Full Review | Oct 26, 2018

"The Informant!" plays out like an interesting dance between filmmaker and star, each knowing when to break out and shine, and when to slip into the background.

Full Review | Apr 10, 2018

This Damon opus might be categorized as a subdued thriller, a riff in a minor key, and a compelling character study.

Full Review | Jan 23, 2018

Although not a blockbuster, The Informant is an interesting, diverting film.

Full Review | Jan 17, 2018

What The Informant! knows is that "crook" is just a word. In capitalist society, it can be applied to everyone.

Full Review | Dec 14, 2017

With [Matt] Damon, they share something more exciting than looks: a slow-burning intelligence that leaves us feeling both unsettled and seduced.

Full Review | Oct 11, 2017

Like Soderbergh's Ocean's 11 series, The Informant! is a funny movie with no jokes.

Full Review | Sep 18, 2017

Entertaining, and, yes, dark at times, The Informant! serves an interesting story about a very complex man.

Full Review | Original Score: B+ | Sep 11, 2017