The Informers (2008)

A multi-strand narrative set in early 1980's Los Angeles, centered on an array of characters who represent both the top of the heap (a Hollywood dream merchant, a dissolute rock star, an aging newscaster) and the bottom (a voyeuristic doorman, an amoral ex-con). Connecting the intertwining strands are a group of beautiful, blonde young men and women who sleep all day and party all night, doing ... See full summary »

Director:

Gregor Jordan

Writers:

Bret Easton Ellis (screenplay), Nicholas Jarecki (screenplay),

Stars:

Jon Foster, Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jon Foster	...	Graham Sloan
Austin Nichols	...	Martin
Amber Heard	...	Christie
Lou Taylor Pucci	...	Tim
Fernando Consagra	...	Bruce
Aaron Himelstein	...	Raymond
Mel Raido	...	Bryan Metro
Rhys Ifans	...	Roger
Germán Tripel	...	Bryan's Guitarist (as German Tripel)
Billy Bob Thornton	...	William Sloan
Kim Basinger	...	Laura Sloan
Winona Ryder	...	Cheryl Moore
Brad Renfro	...	Jack
Suzanne Ford	...	Bruce's Mother
Cameron Goodman	...	Susan Sloan

Storyline

Loosely connected stories capture a week in L.A. in 1983, featuring movie executives, rock stars, a vampire and other morally challenged characters in adventures laced with sex, drugs and violence.

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Plot Keywords:

drug | 1980s | sex | doorman | party | 

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Taglines:

Greed is good. Sex is easy. Youth is forever.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, drug use, pervasive language and some disturbing images

Details

Official Sites:

MySpace Official site

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 June 2009 (Israel)

Also Known As:

Ahalinotes nyhtes

Filming Locations:

Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Senator Entertainment Co

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The house party that opens the film was shot at a mansion in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Goofs

At the wake when the guys are sat on the balcony they're wearing Wayfarer sunglasses with Rayban written on the lenses. This was not done in the '80s.

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Quotes

Susan Sloan: [dryly, to a topless Christie] Nice shirt.

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Connections

References Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)

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Soundtracks

"Blue Lagoon"
Written by Chucho Merchán
Courtesy of Extreme Music

User Reviews

A basic lowdown on The Informers

I thought I would see this movie with a lot of thoughts running through my head when it ended. That did not really happen. There's not really anything to be said about the story when it finished. The reason is that it was not a story. It was just things happening. There wasn't a beginning, middle or end, which is required for dramatic attachment to a movie. Scenes simply played out for a couple hours.

The Informers is not as terrible as most people on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes make it out to be. At the same time, it isn't a good movie. If you want to see it the way I wanted to, go ahead and see it. I don't need to talk you out of it. Just remember, this is Bret Easton Ellis. The characters are shallow and their arcs are difficult to pinpoint. Nonetheless, some of you may be able to relate to the things going on.

On a final note, there is some really decent cinematography and good acting by a good number of the cast. The entire movie is very intimate, so don't take a prude friend with you when you see it.