Informant!

Movie: Informant!

I saw it on: October 1, 2009

Cast: Matt Damon, Melanie Lynskey, Scott Bakula

Genre: Drama

Synopsis: Based on a true story -Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon) is an executive at ADM (Archer Daniels Midland), a huge food conglomerate.  He agrees to be a whistle blower – under cover – for an FBI investigation into international price-fixing.  It soon becomes apparent that there is more than meets the eye with Mark.  Whether is really as naïve and stupid as he seems or if he is a whole lot smarter than anyone can believe is the $20,000 question.

My two cents: A good movie – but a little long.  It is great to watch the stunts Mark Whitacre pulls with a straight face.  Right up to the end, you are never quite sure exactly what he has up his sleeve.  It was fun to see both of the Smothers brothers in cameos.