The Informer

The 2019 crime thriller directed by Andrea Di Stefano and written by Matt Cook is based on the novel "Three Seconds" by Swedish authors Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström. The film follows Pete Koslow (Joel Kinnaman), a former special operations soldier and convicted felon, who is working undercover for the FBI to infiltrate the Polish mafia in New York City. When a drug bust goes awry, resulting in the death of a police officer, Koslow finds himself abandoned by his FBI handlers, Agent Erica Wilcox (Rosamund Pike) and her superior Keith Montgomery (Clive Owen). To protect his family and secure his freedom, Koslow agrees to a perilous mission: he voluntarily returns to Bale Hill Prison to expose the drug operation from within. Inside the prison, he faces brutal realities, betrayal, and the constant threat of violence, all while attempting to relay critical information to NYPD Detective Edward Grens (Common), who becomes his last hope for salvation. The film delves into themes of betrayal, moral ambiguity, and survival in an environment where trust is scarce and danger is omnipresent. The movie received mixed reviews from critics, who noted its tense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly by Joel Kinnaman and Rosamund Pike.