At a glance: ‘The Informers’

The seamy side of mid-’80s life in L.A. is captured in this film based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis (“American Psycho”).

Running time/rating: 1:38; R for strong sexual content, nudity, drug use, pervasive language and some disturbing images.

What they’re saying: “Bleak, soulless, vapid and more (or is it less?), ‘The Informers’ is a thoroughly depressing way to spend a couple of hours.” – Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic