The Informant!

Matt Damon is excellent in the role of a high level executive at the Archer Daniels Midland company (ADM) who is in charge of a new corn product. Fitting, since his character is a bit on the corny side, wrapped in a husk of mid-America naivety that hides deeper and darker personality traits. What makes this such a fun role for Damon is ultimately the downfall of the film. You see, as the movie unfolds Damon's character turns from hero to villain. He's an uncompromising and uncontrollable liar and by the third act there is no one to root for. But along the way the tongue-in-cheek ineptness, the comic tone, the excellent acting and the exposure of heartland corporate greed and ethical lapses makes for an entertaining if unsatisfying film. Damon is the revelation here.