Comments on: The Informant

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:12:11 +0000

Great movie. Loved the Australian script and and acting. Why dont we have more of this quality. The budget was obviously limited but that enabled producers, directors and actors to be innovative. William McInnes created a great character ( and ably supported by actors – Colin Friels was equally great).] Each actor gave their characters that edge to generate interest, conflict and confusion as the movie progressed.
Well done TEN

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:59:51 +0000

Loved it, found the fact that you couldn’t work out the past life of McInnes’ character added to it and I think left it open for a follow up. All the charcters played together well and your right, Maddi Newling was brilliant.

By: David

David — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:46:18 +0000

The entire cast were amazing. Sure some had more to play with than others, but they were all great. Great television.

By: ANOMYNOUS

ANOMYNOUS — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:01:16 +0000

Maddi Newling is amazing.

By: Simon L

Simon L — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:47:54 +0000

Good stuff Ten. Loved The Informant.

By: Beth

Beth — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:31:42 +0000

I think that a lot of the comments here are very harsh. I must agree with Dan. The Informant was a hell of a lot better than City Homicide or Rush. I read that The Informant was meant to be a series but management changed hands in the Ten Network and the show was put on hold, and that’s when Rush came in… too bad. I would have loved to have seen more of this show. It’s based on a true story which was really cool. It wasn’t your typical police drama and it was original (that’s why FOX has bought it), I’m sick of seeing us copy the U.S.

When will they release it on dvd? Or will they show it again?

By: Benno

Benno — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:49:23 +0000

I was about to ask where i can find a copy of it as i missed watching it, but judging from the comments here, i shouldn’t bother.

By: Neil

Neil — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:00:14 +0000

I actually liked it. It didn’t spell everything out and it left you wondering who the hell he actually was. This was a plus for me.

I think McInnes is one of the most under-rated actors in Australia.

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:54:35 +0000

I didn’t think it was all that bad – compared to the competition. You must admit it is an step up from the other leading aussie shows. The quality of 9 out of ten shows that are rating well and that are australian are terrible. This is a whole lot better than those. Most people I know haven’t even seen East West 101, yet they love Packed to the Rafters… that is telling you something.

Remember, I said it wasn’t that bad compared to what is out there on Australian TV.

Australia has a long way to go before it reaches the standard and quality of shows such as The Wire, The Sopranos or Oz…

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:36:08 +0000

I gave up after 1/2 an hour., absolutely boring and a mess.

By: rj

rj — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:58:46 +0000

*possible spoilers here* Agreed, that ending was very underwhelming. The movie had appeared to be setting up heaps of tensions that could have all criss-crossed into one big (and good to watch) mess towards the end. Instead it was clinical, tense for just one scene (a scene extremely cinema to one near the start), and just felt very abrupt.

RE: curry’s acting. If the cred from his role in “The King” is anything to go by, I wouldnt be saying his a poor actor. My dad reckons William Micinnes’ character was probably a double agent, working ultimately for australia. My one gripe is they made such a BIG deal about singapore, that you’d figure something interesting would come out of it.

I guess the only other interesting prospect is if he was actually formally a dodgy character overseas, got immunity from the government for certain information, then went on to living regular life in Australia (as well as becoming a friend to…was it a high court judge?). We can only presume that this was written like so, intended to become a telemovie series, ala blackjack. Perhaps they were counting on the writers strike to go for longer, or Ch10 were just underwhelmed after seeing the first complete product.

Anyone elses thoughts? On the story, etc.

By: Zambora

Zambora — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:07:10 +0000

Err…NO.

The word that sums it up or me is…

Confused.

By: David Knox

David Knox — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:43:27 +0000

Did anyone actually understand it?

By: Zambora

Zambora — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:20:35 +0000

Underwhelmed. disappointed, woeful ending.

Some parts that peaked my interest, then parts that made me go to sleepand di I mention that ending.

Anita Hegh, under utilised.
Steve Curry & Matt Day both out of their depth (apart from their wooden/stilted/inept unconvincing performance.

great idea for show but who edited it..and the casting ughh~~

Watchable but not enjoyable.

By: Jezza of the city

Jezza of the city — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:32:38 +0000

This was appalling. The plot lost the plot, the acting was dreadful and the result was the biggest load of crap I have seen for years.

By: Blake

Blake — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:24:57 +0000

Anita Hegh alone make this must-watch