Confidential Informant

It’s an anachronism-filled story with a plot ripped from one Law & Order spin-off or another.

It has the shape of a movie, but none of the stuff to make it move.

Confidentially, this “Informant” is pretty terrible...the drab look of the movie is the least of its problems&#59; it’s the cluttered narrative and clumsy execution that are fatal.

This crime thriller starts out with a good idea but quickly flounders in its attempts to turn it into a good story. It's dramatically inert and feels stretched out, packed with moments of empty filler.

The failure of this film is complete and deep-seated, and I hope all of you die-hard Gibson fans love it.

Alternating between a brooding character drama and a more straightforward urban crime saga, the film never gains much traction in either case.

Confidential Informant 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.

Void of any cinematic creativity, Confidential Informant is a strong contender for one of the worst films released in 2023.

Despite the cast's best efforts and the noir gloss on display, Confidential Informant surrenders to lackluster editing, flawed logic, and the clichés.

Clumsy work, with Oblowitz striving to make a point about brotherhood and honor (the bruised kind), but the whole thing is muddled and cliched.