Confidential Informant: reviews

What the critics say average 3.3 from 10 outlets

• 6.0 AARP Movies for GrownupsThelma Adams It's an anachronism-filled story with a plot ripped from one Law & Order spin-off or another.
• 4.0 Common Sense MediaJeffrey M. Anderson 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. Read
• 4.0 CBRSergio Pereira Despite the cast's best efforts and the noir gloss on display, Confidential Informant surrenders to lackluster editing, flawed logic, and the clichés. Read
• 3.8 Third Coast ReviewSteven Prokopy The failure of this film is complete and deep-seated, and I hope all of you die-hard Gibson fans love it. Read
• 3.3 Blu-ray.comBrian Orndorf Clumsy work, with Oblowitz striving to make a point about brotherhood and honor (the bruised kind), but the whole thing is muddled and cliched. Read
• 3.0 Los Angeles TimesNoel Murray 'Confidential Informant' feels cribbed from dozens of other dirty cop stories, restaged with as little original detail as possible. It has the shape of a movie, but none of the stuff to make it move. Read
• 3.0 CinemalogueTodd Jorgenson Alternating between a brooding character drama and a more straightforward urban crime saga, the film never gains much traction in either case, with any suspense undermined by heavy-handed direction and pedestrian dialogue. Read
• 3.0 MovieWebJulian Roman The film 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. Read
• 2.5 One Guy's OpinionFrank Swietek But the drab look of the movie is the least of its problems; it's the cluttered narrative and clumsy execution that are fatal. Read
• 0.0 Galveston Daily NewsDustin Chase Void of any cinematic creativity, 'Confidential Informant' is a strong contender for one of the worst films released in 2023. Read