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noted that "Soderbergh has chosen to apply an attitude of arch whoopee, a greasy veneer of mirth over what is, no joke, a serious mess of malfeasance and mental instability," concluding, "Soderbergh ultimately made the choice to abandon interesting, dispassionate empathy for the more quick-fix payoff
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In a stunning turn of events immediately following the covert portion of the case, headlines around the world report Whitacre had embezzled $ 9 million from his own company during the same period of time he was secretly working with the FBI and taping his co-workers, while simultaneously aiming to be
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elected as ADM CEO following the arrest and conviction of the remaining upper management members. In the ensuing chaos, Whitacre appears to shift his trust and randomly destabilize his relationships with Special Agents Shepard and Herndon and numerous attorneys in the process.
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seems to take over his exploits. Whitacre's meltdown results from the pressures of wearing a wire and organizing surveillance for the FBI for three years, instigated by Whitacre's reaction, in increasingly manic overlays, to various trivial magazine articles he reads.
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reported a 79% approval rating, based on 230 reviews with an average score of 6.8/10. The site's critics consensus states: "A charismatic turn by star Matt Damon and a consistently ironic tone boost this quietly funny satire about a corporate whistle-blower." On
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against Agent Shepard and the FBI, which had made a substantial move to distance their case from Whitacre entirely. Because of this major infraction and Whitacre’s bizarre behavior, he is sentenced to a prison term three times as long as that meted out to the
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Authorities at ADM begin investigating the forged papertrail Whitacre had built to cover his own deeds. After being confronted with evidence of his fraud, Whitacre's defensive claims begin to spiral out of control, including an accusation of
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received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for Matt Damon's performance, although the film's comedic yet ironic tone received mixed reviews.
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gave the film three-and-a-half out of four stars, and, in response to critics of the film's comic tone, commented, "Laugh you will at
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special agent Brian Shepard that ADM executives—including Whitacre himself—had routinely met with competitors to fix the price of
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with $ 10,545,000. As of December 17, 2009, the film had grossed $ 33,316,821 domestically and $ 41,771,168 worldwide.
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is fascinating in the way it reveals two levels of events, not always visible to each other or to the audience."
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In the epilogue, Agent Herndon visits Whitacre in prison as he videotapes a futile appeal to seek a presidential
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of the mid-1990s, and his embezzlement of millions of dollars from his employer. The film is based on the 2000
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Whitacre’s good deed dovetails with his own major infractions, while his internal, secret struggle with
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also praised Damon's performance, calling his interpretation of Whitacre, "The wacky little brother of
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magazine gave the film three-and-a-half out of four stars, saying, "'s a hoot, and so is the movie."
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This American Life: Hand It Over – Stories from Our First Year on the Air
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179,612 from the opening weekend. It was the third highest new entry after
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The film was released on September 18, 2009 in the United States.
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Muirhead, Sarah (2 June 2008). "Whitacre paid ultimate price".
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The film received nominations for multiple awards, including a
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Crimebusters + Crossed Wires: Stories from This American Life
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gave the film an average grade of "C−" on an A+ to F scale.
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Lies, Sissies, and Fiascoes: The Best of This American Life
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Travers, Peter" (October 1, 2009), "Shhh! Top Secret".
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awarded the film four out of four stars, claiming "
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Index


Steven Soderbergh
Scott Z. Burns
The Informant
Kurt Eichenwald
Gregory Jacobs
Jennifer Fox
Michael Jaffe
Matt Damon
Scott Bakula
Joel McHale
Melanie Lynskey
Peter Andrews
Stephen Mirrione
Marvin Hamlisch
Participant Media
Section Eight
Warner Bros. Pictures
biographical
crime comedy film
Steven Soderbergh
Scott Z. Burns
Matt Damon
Mark Whitacre
Scott Bakula
Joel McHale
Melanie Lynskey
whistleblower
lysine price-fixing conspiracy
nonfiction

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