'The Informant' Garners Raves on Opening Day: 'Laughed Till I Cried!'

The crime action-comedy film 'The Informant' is receiving an enthusiastic response from audiences right from its opening day.

Already recognized for its quality after being selected as the opening film for the 24th New York Asian Film Festival and winning Best Picture in the Foreign Language Film category at the 2025 Asian International Film Festival, 'The Informant' tells the humorous story of detective Oh Nam-hyeok (Heo Sung-tae), who has lost his passion and investigative drive, and informant Jo Tae-bong (Jo Bok-rae), who profits from crucial case information, as they get entangled in a mysterious major case.

Audiences are particularly praising the film's vibrant comedy. One viewer on CGV commented, "I found myself chuckling, then bursting into laughter, and even talking to myself because it was so funny." They added, "It's a super fun movie that you can enjoy without thinking too hard." A Megabox patron also shared, "It was exciting and comical, I just laughed the whole time. I truly enjoyed the movie."

The fantastic chemistry and surprising acting transformations of the cast have also captured the audience's hearts. Alongside praise for Heo Sung-tae's new acting venture, numerous reviews highlighted the synergy between him and Jo Bok-rae as a contrasting duo, significantly enhancing the film's entertainment value. As one review stated, "Thanks to the actors' passionate performances, the action disguised as comedy stood out." The film has been lauded for its perfect blend of laughter and action, keeping viewers engaged from start to finish.

The accolades from viewers who found relief from stress and rediscovered laughter through 'The Informant' during difficult times prove the film's appeal across all generations. 'The Informant' is currently playing to great acclaim in theaters nationwide.

Netizens are raving, with comments like "Heo Sung-tae's acting transformation is insane," "The bickering between Jo Bok-rae and him is legendary," and "It's been so long since I laughed this hard." The actors' chemistry and comedic performances are receiving widespread praise.