The Informant

Rating: 7
Starring Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Melanie Lynskey
Genre: Mature Audience, Drama, Comedy

Archer Daniels Midland (AMD) has been a major factor in the agri-business industry for many years. During the mid-1990s the corporate giant made headlines after it became enmeshed in a price-fixing conspiracy. Mark Whitaere, a biochemist on the rise within the ADM bureaucracy, alerted the FBI to the company's illegal activities. As result, he gained widespread publicity as a "whistle blower." This is his story. As the movie unwinds, we discover his dark side. Matt Damon, as Whitacre, does an outstanding job and solidifies his standing as one of Hollywood's more versatile actors.