Ana de Armas’ The Informer Now Streaming on Netflix

With much anticipation surrounding new releases, few films maintain the delicate balance between critical acclaim and star power like The Informer, now available for streaming in the UK and Ireland on Netflix. Starring the talented Ana de Armas, this 2019 thriller tells a gripping tale of betrayal and revenge, centering around a prisoner who chooses to become an FBI informant. What unfolds, however, can only be described as a whirlwind of chaos that plunges him deeper into the underbelly of the mafia.

Ana de Armas in The Informer*

Despite its intriguing premise, The Informer had a lukewarm reception upon its initial release. With a modest box office performance, one could easily forget its initial attempt to captivate audiences. This film features an ensemble cast that also includes notable talents like Joel Kinnaman, Rosamund Pike, Clive Owen, and rapper-turned-actor Common, yet it struggled to gain momentum. Currently, it holds a 64% score on Rotten Tomatoes among critics, which does prompt one to question how it found its way back into the spotlight.

Rosamund Pike and Clive Owen in The Informer*

It’s worth mentioning that since The Informer, de Armas has continued to broaden her filmography, taking on roles that showcase her versatility. Her recent work, Eden, a darkly comic survival thriller directed by Ron Howard, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to much fanfare. This film, like The Informer, pits a group searching for existential meaning against the backdrop of the enchanting Galápagos Islands, illustrating de Armas’s niche for exploring complex narratives.

As a dedicated follower of de Armas’s work, I can’t help but reflect on how her career trajectory has paved the way for more nuanced storytelling. Her upcoming role in the John Wick spin-off, Ballerina, certainly has fans eagerly awaiting. Although there was recently news of a delay, de Armas expressed confidence, stating, “Every time they say you have reshoots, it’s not good… but what we shot is spectacular. I’m very proud of it.”

Ana de Armas at the Toronto Film Festival

While it’s easy to dismiss The Informer as just another thriller in a sea of genre films, I urge viewers to take a second look. Perhaps its return to Netflix will allow audiences to re-evaluate its worth. Thrillers like these captivate with their twists; they invite us to dissect every character’s motive and scrutinize each turn of the plot. I remember watching a thriller years ago that blew my expectations out of the water, and I can’t help but feel The Informer might just be that film for someone else.

As cinephiles, we often become too focused on box office numbers or aggregate scores. However, behind every film, there is a story worth telling—not just the on-screen narrative but the journey of the filmmaker and cast. So as we settle down to view The Informer, let’s embrace the unknown paths that cinema’s diverse stories can take us on.

In conclusion, The Informer adds strength to Ana de Armas’s impressive filmography. With new projects lined up and her increasing popularity, it’s becoming clear that she is not just a star but a force in the film industry. Streaming has opened up vast opportunities for rediscovering gems, paving the way for these forgotten stories to find their audience—my hope is that The Informer will carve its space among them. After all, what could be more thrilling than a second chance at storytelling?