When it comes to musicals it’s the thrill of watching an interesting character in a dramatic or comedic role burst into song or dance that makes the magic. Although the remake of Fame does have some very good musical numbers, it fails to provide the exciting characters that carry out the story.
Take a true story from the headlines, add some Hollywood comedy and try to make it into a full-fledged feature film. It is no easy task, except if you are Steven Soderbergh. His newest film The Informant is fascinating, remarkable and fun. If you are into films like Catch Me If You Can, A Beautiful Mind or Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, then The
Scott Bakula, Joel McHale and Matt Damon
Scott Bakula, Joel McHale and Matt Damon
Informant should be just as captivating for you as it is for me.