- Genre
- Crime
- Year
- 2011
- Runtime
- 1h40
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The Informers
Dark desires, broken lives: secrets behind the shimmering facade.
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Synopsis
"The Informers" is a dark comedy-drama released in 2011, directed by Gregor Jordan and adapted from Bret Easton Ellis's collection of interconnected short stories set in 1980s Los Angeles. The film interweaves the lives of several characters navigating a morally bankrupt and hedonistic world filled with greed, excess, and emotional detachment. Among them is Christine, who becomes entangled in the complex and often troubling lives of the affluent, exploring themes of loneliness, alienation, and the disconnection that pervades American youth culture during this era. The narrative captures the emptiness behind the glamorous facade of the privileged, delivering a stark commentary on decadence and the consequences of reckless living.
Reviews
"The Informers" received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing out its failure to coherently bring together its multiple storylines and engaging characters. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a low approval rating of around 14%, indicating generally unfavorable reviews. Critics frequently cited the movie's shallow characterizations and lack of emotional depth as significant drawbacks. For example, The Guardian described the film as "a shallow, style-over-substance drama that struggles to find an engaging narrative thread." Conversely, some viewers appreciated the film's dark humor and atmospheric depiction of 80s excess. IMDb rates the film around 4.4/10, reflecting lukewarm reactions from general audiences. Metacritic reports a score around 33 out of 100, signaling generally unfavorable reviews. Despite its star-studded cast and provocative themes, many found "The Informers" to be uneven in tone and lacking in compelling storytelling, which detracted from its potential impact. However, fans of Bret Easton Ellis's work often find value in its faithful, albeit gritty, portrayal of toxic privilege.
