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Out on DVD: “The Informant!”

Out on DVD: “The Informant!”

Now out on DVD is the 2009 film, The Informant!, which is perfect for someone looking for a dark comedy. The film is described as being “based on a real life tattle-tale.” It follows the story of Mark Whitacre who is entranced by the idea of helping the FBI in an investigation. He works in the agricultural industry working for Archer Daniels Midland, which is accused of price-fixing. He decides he wants to help the FBI by… More »

Now Playing: “The Informant”

Now Playing: “The Informant”

Matt Damon packed on 30lbs for his role in The Informant and from the early reviews, it sounds like it was worth it.  The film hits theatres today and really resembles Erin Brokovich in a number of ways. The plot is based on the true story of bipolar whistleblower, Mark Whitacre (Damon), who believes he will become a hero when he turns in his company’s multi-national price-fixing conspiracy.

He begins working with the FBI but he begins to believe that his… More »