Confidential Informant is a 2023 American thriller film written by Michael Oblowitz, Michael Kaycheck and Brooke Nasser, directed by Oblowitz and starring Dominic Purcell, Kate Bosworth and Mel Gibson.[1]
Cast
- Mel Gibson as Kevin Hickey
- Kate Bosworth as Anna Moran
- Dominic Purcell as Tom Moran
- Nick Stahl as Mike Thorton
- Meadow Williams as Jenny Sullivan
- Arielle Raycene as Ginger
- Erik Valdez as Carlos
- Russell Richardson as William Learner
- Joe Mangano as Jon Lindstorm
Production
In July 2022, it was announced that the film was in production and that Purcell, Stahl, Bosworth and Gibson were all cast.[2]
Release
The film was released on digital and on demand on June 27, 2023 and in theaters on June 30, 2023.[3][4][5]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 0% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.1/10.[6]
Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a negative review and wrote, "It has the shape of a movie, but none of the stuff to make it move."[7]
Julian Roman of MovieWeb also gave the film a negative review and wrote, "The film doesn't craft a compelling narrative to support its cause. Shoddy camera work, murky lighting, and a grating score hinder what could have been impactful. A puzzling climax also makes little sense after a long build up."[8]
Sergio Pereira of Comic Book Resources also gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Despite the cast's best efforts and the noir gloss on display, Confidential Informant surrenders to lackluster editing, flawed logic, and the clichés."[9]
Accolades
At the 44th Golden Raspberry Awards, the film was nominated for Worst Supporting Actor for Mel Gibson.[10]
References
- ^ Nash, Anthony (June 7, 2023). "Confidential Informant Trailer Previews Mel Gibson Crime Thriller". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (July 28, 2022). "Dominic Purcell, Nick Stahl, Kate Bosworth & Mel Gibson Set For Thriller 'Informant'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ Massoto, Erick (June 13, 2023). "Mel Gibson Is Back in Action in The 'Confidential Informant' Poster [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ Hermanns, Grant (June 21, 2023). "Mel Gibson Is A Pissed-Off Police Boss In Confidential Informant Clip [EXCLUSIVE]". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ Mack, Andrew (June 8, 2023). "CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT: New Trailer For Crime Thriller Starring Dominic Purcell, Mel Gibson, Nick Stahl, and Kate Bosworth". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Confidential Informant". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Murray, Noel (June 27, 2023). "Review: The title says it all: 'Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ Roman, Julian (29 June 2023). "Confidential Informant Review: A Woeful Crime Thriller". MovieWeb. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ Pereira, Sergio (27 June 2023). "REVIEW: Confidential Informant's All-Star Cast Can't Save This Uneven Crime Thriller". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Razzie Noms 2024: Chris Evans and Jennifer Lopez Up for Worst Actors; 'Shazam 2' and 'Ant-Man 3' Tie With 4 Nods". Variety. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
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