Is The Informers any good? - Blu-ray Forum

Mr.White · 08-26-2009, 10:16 PM

I saw the one review DID NOT like it to much, has anybody seen this other than the reviewer? I got a $10 off code (1000 points) from the Sony Blu-ray Club for it! Plus I have over 1200 points on top of that! It has Billy Bob Thornton,Mickey Rourke,Kim Basinger,Wynona Ryder and great supporting cast (including the late Brad Renfro's final role)as well. The coupon code by the way is: INFORMERS

indiephantom · 08-26-2009, 10:18 PM

I didn't see this in any stores, but I'm a huge Brett Easton Ellis (American Psycho) fan, so I will pick it up when I do,.

Tyger · 08-26-2009, 10:31 PM

I saw this in theatres, but I'm not sure how to answer really. I saw a lot of people complaining about the acting, but these are Brett Easton Ellis characters after all, they're lifeless by nature. It's based on a collection of short stories, with some interweaving, but not much of a central plot. I think it paints a portrait of the time and lifestyle well, but I wouldn't expect anything as cohesive as American Psycho or Less Than Zero.

Hope that helps

Afflicted · 08-26-2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indiephantom

I didn't see this in any stores, but I'm a huge Brett Easton Ellis (American Psycho) fan, so I will pick it up when I do,.

Ellis is fantastic but I think that I'll Netflix this one before I buy it.

wnicholas76 · 08-26-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

I saw the one review DID NOT like it to much, has anybody seen this other than the reviewer? I got a $10 off code (1000 points) from the Sony Blu-ray Club for it! Plus I have over 1200 points on top of that! It has Billy Bob Thornton,Mickey Rourke,Kim Basinger,Naomi Watts and great supporting cast (including the late Brad Renfro's final role)as well. The coupon code by the way is: INFORMERS

Naomi Watts is not in The Informers. Winona Ryder is in the movie, but not Naomi Watts. And as far as the movie itself, I might give it a rent one day for the very sexy Amber Heard.

wiredmass · 08-26-2009, 11:56 PM

This was the worst adaptation I've seen of his books. The movie goes nowhere. Amber Heard is fully nude in several scenes. Her body is quite the sight. However, the movie is just bad.

I got a chance to see a promotional copy and it wasn't even worth my time.

Mr.White · 08-27-2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wnicholas76

Naomi Watts is not in The Informers. Winona Ryder is in the movie, but not Naomi Watts. And as far as the movie itself, I might give it a rent one day for the very sexy Amber Heard.

Sorry, corrected post.

I'm just deciding which Blu-ray to get with my points and coupon, "The Informers" or "Go"

PowellPressburger · 08-27-2009, 12:39 AM

I saw this at the movies and I love RULES of ATTRACTION and INFORMERS is just really bad... it was cool seeing WINONA RYDER again.. but the film is a complete bore. It has one funny line near the start of the film. and we sat in the theatre watching it all 4 of us thinking at the same time we can leave anytime lol

we all agreed it was a waste. My best friend she loves AMERICAN PSYCHO etc and said she will never watch this movie again.

RENT first I can't stress it enough.

p0werful1 · 08-27-2009, 03:25 AM

I watched the first half of the movie and gave up. I lost about an hour of my life and I wanted it back.

BTW, I usually watch all movies till the end no matter how.

IMO, American Psycho is a much much better movie than this.

Ken Brown · 08-27-2009, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.White

Sorry, corrected post.

I'm just deciding which Blu-ray to get with my points and coupon, "The Informers" or "Go"

'Go' is a much better film. It even has a plot

AintNoSin · 08-31-2009, 07:54 PM

I don't know if they made a mistake in the order of the pictures for the cover art, but...

If they didn't, then Mickey Rourke has never looked better, but Winona Ryder looks like hell!

wnicholas76 · 08-31-2009, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AintNoSin

I don't know if they made a mistake in the order of the pictures for the cover art, but...

If they didn't, then Mickey Rourke has never looked better, but Winona Ryder looks like hell!

That's actually Amber Heard, not Winona Ryder.

indiephantom · 08-31-2009, 08:41 PM

Yeah, the pics don't have correspond to the actors. The first two are coincidental. The names are according to contract deals.

fatediesel · 08-31-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indiephantom

Yeah, the pics don't have correspond to the actors. The first two are coincidental. The names are according to contract deals.

True, but it's still pretty funny looking when the first 2 pictures correspond to the actors and the second 2 don't.

As for the movie, I'd skip it. Weird movie, not very good, pretty boring. There is a ton of nudity featuring Amber Heard but that is the only redeeming feature. I'd recommend renting it.

PeanutJackson · 09-10-2009, 06:07 PM

The movie is horrible. Amber Heard looks great. I have heard there was an alternate ending. It would have been great to see that as this ending is ridiculous.

banned user105 · 09-10-2009, 06:14 PM

Great book. Terrible movie.

kfink100 · 04-16-2010, 05:20 AM

Listen it's a matter of opinion. First I love Bret Easton Ellis and all of his books save Lunar Park for some reason - Sorry! But I hated the movies 'Less than Zero' with Andrew McCarthy (Old movie 'Mannequin') - Jamie Gertz - Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man Franchise, Sherlock Holmes Franchise) & 'The Rules of Attraction' with Dawson's Creek's = James Van Der Beek, Ian Somerholder (Vampire Dairies), Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns), Jessica Biel (Valentine's Day), and Shannyn Sossamon as Lauren Hynde the 3rd wheel to Paul and Sean.
The movies and actors just did NOT capture the books for me. Sorry guys.

However, American Psycho with Christian Bale did work and it captured the book perfectly. Christian embody Patrick to a point it was almost alarming. And with 'The Informers' the stories tied together nicely. They took Jamie out of the movie and put Bruce in his place to make it more realistic and save time I believe. But Brandon Routh would've played Bruce had he been a 'vampire'. Though technically 'Dirk' made an appearance he was a 'vampire' in the book. But whatever. And they way Graham and Martin were so calm and like 'who gives a f***?' was how they were in the book. There was not a big plotline in the book 'The Informers' was just short stories about how hedonistic the kids like Graham and Tim and Martin were. I mean Graham's mom and dad narrated one each I think and his sister did one. Christie did not.... But I believe Julian was how Graham got the tickets in the book. (Julian from Less Than Zero). Les Price narrated a chapter, but Tim didn't.
Jamie did, but he was a vampire and technically he was the one killed in a car crash. The movie was very faithful to the book.

I give it. 4.5 stars.

Put on your wayfarers and watch the movie.

liquidice · 04-16-2010, 05:45 AM

loved the movie, and I try and rewatch from time to time. Most recently, just about a week ago. Getting the book from the library tomorrow, so I'll see how that goes. Probably better than the movie, but that's how it always is.

Ite · 05-25-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wnicholas76

That's actually Amber Heard, not Winona Ryder.

Wow you missed the joke completely.

dbach690 · 06-11-2021, 02:55 PM

Just watched this again last night. It isn't that bad. It's at least watchable. The characters are undeveloped, but I think it captures the dysfunctional lives and decadence of 80s LA pretty well.

08-26-2009, 10:16 PM	#1
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Is The Informers any good? I saw the one review DID NOT like it to much, has anybody seen this other than the reviewer? I got a $10 off code (1000 points) from the Sony Blu-ray Club for it! Plus I have over 1200 points on top of that! It has Billy Bob Thornton,Mickey Rourke,Kim Basinger,Wynona Ryder and great supporting cast (including the late Brad Renfro's final role)as well. The coupon code by the way is: INFORMERS Last edited by Mr.White; 08-27-2009 at 12:04 AM.

08-26-2009, 11:56 PM	#6
wiredmass Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:135	Don't bother......... This was the worst adaptation I've seen of his books. The movie goes nowhere. Amber Heard is fully nude in several scenes. Her body is quite the sight. However, the movie is just bad. I got a chance to see a promotional copy and it wasn't even worth my time.

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08-26-2009, 10:18 PM	#2
indiephantom Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 14	I didn't see this in any stores, but I'm a huge Brett Easton Ellis (American Psycho) fan, so I will pick it up when I do,.

08-26-2009, 10:31 PM	#3
Tyger Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Sacramento, CA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:1	I saw this in theatres, but I'm not sure how to answer really. I saw a lot of people complaining about the acting, but these are Brett Easton Ellis characters after all, they're lifeless by nature. It's based on a collection of short stories, with some interweaving, but not much of a central plot. I think it paints a portrait of the time and lifestyle well, but I wouldn't expect anything as cohesive as American Psycho or Less Than Zero. Hope that helps

08-27-2009, 12:39 AM	#8
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	I saw this at the movies and I love RULES of ATTRACTION and INFORMERS is just really bad... it was cool seeing WINONA RYDER again.. but the film is a complete bore. It has one funny line near the start of the film. and we sat in the theatre watching it all 4 of us thinking at the same time we can leave anytime lol we all agreed it was a waste. My best friend she loves AMERICAN PSYCHO etc and said she will never watch this movie again. RENT first I can't stress it enough.

08-27-2009, 03:25 AM	#9
p0werful1 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:312	I watched the first half of the movie and gave up. I lost about an hour of my life and I wanted it back. BTW, I usually watch all movies till the end no matter how. IMO, American Psycho is a much much better movie than this.

08-31-2009, 07:54 PM	#11
AintNoSin Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Above the Convenience Store 4K collection:136 Blu-ray collection:594 DVD collection:299 Digital collection:212 iTunes collection:18	I don't know if they made a mistake in the order of the pictures for the cover art, but... If they didn't, then Mickey Rourke has never looked better, but Winona Ryder looks like hell!

08-31-2009, 08:41 PM	#13
indiephantom Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 14	Yeah, the pics don't have correspond to the actors. The first two are coincidental. The names are according to contract deals.

09-10-2009, 06:07 PM	#15
PeanutJackson Junior Member Member since:Aug 2009	The movie is horrible. Amber Heard looks great. I have heard there was an alternate ending. It would have been great to see that as this ending is ridiculous.

09-10-2009, 06:14 PM	#16
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	Great book. Terrible movie.

04-16-2010, 05:20 AM	#17
kfink100 Junior Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:A Corperation Infected City Blu-ray collection:56 Blu-ray reviews:5	Listen it's a matter of opinion. First I love Bret Easton Ellis and all of his books save Lunar Park for some reason - Sorry! But I hated the movies 'Less than Zero' with Andrew McCarthy (Old movie 'Mannequin') - Jamie Gertz - Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man Franchise, Sherlock Holmes Franchise) & 'The Rules of Attraction' with Dawson's Creek's = James Van Der Beek, Ian Somerholder (Vampire Dairies), Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns), Jessica Biel (Valentine's Day), and Shannyn Sossamon as Lauren Hynde the 3rd wheel to Paul and Sean. The movies and actors just did NOT capture the books for me. Sorry guys. However, American Psycho with Christian Bale did work and it captured the book perfectly. Christian embody Patrick to a point it was almost alarming. And with 'The Informers' the stories tied together nicely. They took Jamie out of the movie and put Bruce in his place to make it more realistic and save time I believe. But Brandon Routh would've played Bruce had he been a 'vampire'. Though technically 'Dirk' made an appearance he was a 'vampire' in the book. But whatever. And they way Graham and Martin were so calm and like 'who gives a f***?' was how they were in the book. There was not a big plotline in the book 'The Informers' was just short stories about how hedonistic the kids like Graham and Tim and Martin were. I mean Graham's mom and dad narrated one each I think and his sister did one. Christie did not.... But I believe Julian was how Graham got the tickets in the book. (Julian from Less Than Zero). Les Price narrated a chapter, but Tim didn't. Jamie did, but he was a vampire and technically he was the one killed in a car crash. The movie was very faithful to the book. I give it. 4.5 stars. Put on your wayfarers and watch the movie.

04-16-2010, 05:45 AM	#18
liquidice Mad Scientist Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Milwaukee Home Theater Gallery:43 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews:6	loved the movie, and I try and rewatch from time to time. Most recently, just about a week ago. Getting the book from the library tomorrow, so I'll see how that goes. Probably better than the movie, but that's how it always is.

06-11-2021, 02:55 PM	#20
dbach690 Active Member Member since:Apr 2021 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:497 DVD collection:34	Just watched this again last night. It isn't that bad. It's at least watchable. The characters are undeveloped, but I think it captures the dysfunctional lives and decadence of 80s LA pretty well.

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