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In New York, former convict Pete Koslow, related to the Polish mafia, must deal with both Klimek the General, his ruthless boss, and the twisted ambitions of two federal agents, as he tries to survive and protect the lives of his loved ones.
A former Special Forces operator working undercover within the Polish mafia in New York City finds himself caught between the police and the mob. His attempts to regain his freedom and protect his family become increasingly desperate as he's forced to play a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
The Informer received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its tense atmosphere and action sequences, while others found the plot predictable and derivative. Audience reception was similarly varied, with many appreciating the performances and gritty tone.
Praised for its suspenseful direction and visceral action.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and familiar crime thriller tropes.
Notable performances from the lead cast, particularly Joel Kinnaman.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a competent crime thriller with strong action, though some felt the story lacked originality and could be predictable.
The film is based on the 2010 novel 'Three Seconds' by best-selling Swedish crime writing duo Roslund and Hellström.
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59/100 A guy, who got an early parole to inform for the FBI, unwittingly gets involved in the killing of an undercover officer. Things go down hill from there. So does the movie, in a way. It's very sluggish with a complicated series of ...
At times, this is quite an engrossing crime drama about a convict who goes back into prison to help the FBI tackle a dodgy European drug lord and in so doing confronts his fair share of betrayal and authority corruption too. Joel Kinnaman h...