Absolutely the worst movie.

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

Blistering performances.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

Maybe The Informant! just went over my head, but I didn't enjoy it. It was too serious to be funny and too goofy to be taken seriously. I wasn't bored, but I wasn't that entertained, either.

It's all so hilarious, those goofy, quirky Corporate types that siphon Billions from the Rubes as they go merrily along as they fashion themselves Masters of the Universe. There is so much Money that keeping track of it all is futile at best. That makes for some easy pickings even for those who can barely tell you what day it is. They are so self-involved in the bubble of self-confidence and an everyone is doing it mind-set that they have no time for ethics. Leave that for the great unwashed. Yes, its all so humorous, or so Director Soderbergh believes that you must just chuckle along with these Clowns as they kill the economy with Memos and manipulations of Prices and Products. Even more outrageous is the fact that this is a True Story so the Filmmakers feel no need to Editorialize. It's all played out as a Peep-Show for the little People.In the end this Black Comedy informs us that the Corporate law breakers (stealing Billions) get half as much Jail Time as the schmuck who blew the whistle (he stole Millions) and there's the rub. Ain't it all hilarious. Just laugh it off as an Entertaining Romp all delivered as a Fluffy Affair with Musical Kazoos and bouncy Rhythms decked out in Game Show Colors. It's all such a Hoot. Laugh it all off and...Mr. and Mrs. America, come on down.

I'd like to just give a very short review in the form of pro and cons:*minor spoilers*pro: - Matt Damons dramatic acting - portrayal of the decay of the "Whitacre" as a moral character - transition from 90s cinematic look to the "present" one - tony hale (apart from that short "busteresque" moment)cons: - Matt Damons comedic acting (works at most for some late night show) - storytelling not very fluid - Thomas Wilson always seems on the edge of breaking characterThe Movie would have maybe worked if not for the bad execution of its comedic intent (acting and script wise).

The Informant! really didn't start off great. Voice-over? Wow just having seen Fight Club, the voice-over in this was dull. I understand at times that's what it's trying to do and yes it's funny but it's not until about 50 minutes in when the film gets interesting and very fascinating. That's near when a twist occurs and that's where the unexpected ending happens. In all the film is funny yet very dull. I purchased it on bluray for 5 dollars and I recommend you do the same. It's a good deal. But don't yell at me when you don't like the end. Just look for Tony Hale, the brother from Arrested Development and when you do that's when to get excited because things JUST GOT INTERESTING! I give it a 7 out of 10