spoiler through represent there be very little that i can add to many of the glowing review . i think the insider be incredible . flawless from begin to end . it in the imdb top 250 and small wonder . it be a superb movie . there be so many element in this movie that be fascinate . the journalistic issue . the issue of whistle blowing and do the right thing . in my view both the main character be hero . the fact that this be base on a true story make it that much more fascinating . pacino and crowe both and in my opinion and give flawless performance and both be excellent at draw the viewer in ( let me change that ) sweep the viewer in to their life and the thing they be fight for . there be many movie that take on important issue but lack the ability to keep the movie interesting . that not the case here a the movie literally simmer from start to finish and through the last hour or so and i do not think i move . that the type of film this be and it be absolutely outstanding . this be one of the best role i have see al pacino in and though i have not see a lot of crowe work and he be wonderful here and well cast . the support cast be wonderful too . there have be so many movie make about deception and dishonesty and it nice to see a movie where the main character be courageous and heroic . the insider be all at once absorb and disturb and think provoking and triumphant . in other word and it everything a good movie should be . this be a long movie but the time go very quickly and it not the type of movie that could have be any shorter . ( it actually could have be even longer . ) everything from the act to the camera work ( some of it quite unusual ) to the story itself be top notch and this be an example of a great film and that rare movie that myself and my film go friend can actually agree on . my vote be positive .