the audience applauded

So much average

Memorable, crazy movie

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

While I am not a sophisticated movie reviewer, I do watch a lot of movies. I cannot recommend this one. The biggest reason is because we don't know the robbers motive and backstory - this really harms the movie. It was so disappointing for me. I didn't root for anyone and I'm left without knowing the point of the movie. Additionally, unless I dozed off, I didn't understand why they were digging a hole into the concrete floor - what was the objective of this and why didn't the police find the hole in the floor? I personally didn't like the mood of the movie, nor did I feel that it was well casted - William Defoe and Denzel Washington just didn't sell for me. Finally, I feel a little obtuse here, but I didn't understand Jodie Fosters character in this movie at all.On the upside, I did enjoy the plot twists. It had potential.

Only directors like Spike Lee can tell a story in such a way that there aren't words to describe the way he can draw you into the story and mesmerize you with his style. I only wish he'd make more and show these idiots how to make a work of art without looking like you're just trying too hard. The directors these days need to first find themselves some REAL quality actors. What they have going on these days is just people trying to look good instead of committing any actual acting.

Inside Man (2006) This is a crime thriller directed by Spike Lee, and starring Denzel Washington. It's about an elaborate bank heist on Wall Street. It also stars Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, and Christopher Plummer. The film received a mostly positive critical response and was a commercial success. This a reasonably decent movie, with the right amount of action and suspense. Definitely worth your time if you like crime movies with a touch of drama and action.

"Inside Man" is one of those movies that is hard to pin a ranking too. On one hand, it is an absolute blast to watch and let the mystery unravel. On the other hand, it pretty much does exactly that ("unravel") in the end.For a basic plot summary, this film sees Dalton Russell (Clive Owen) and a crew of henchmen stage a bank robbery. Detective Keith Frazier (Denzel Washington) is quickly called to the scene, only to slowly begin piecing together the notion that perhaps Russell has very different plans for the hostage scenario."Inside Man" grabs your interest right away and always keeps you guessing. Just when you think you might have a handle on what is going on, it throws you another curveball to keep you on the edge of your seat. As the mysteries continue to deepen, you'll become completely invested in just what the heck Dalton Russell is planning!This is also one of the best Denzel Washington performances ever put to film (and that is saying something). His chemistry with Owen produces some chilling scenes that only heighten the mystery/tension climate of the movie.Here's what keeps this movie from becoming a true classic, though (mild spoilers ahead): It truly is all about the build-up...the resolution really falls flat. "Inside Man" is squarely one of those films where the journey is far, far more fun than the actual destination.Though 4.5 stars would be ideal for this flick, I bump it up to five because it was just so darn fun to get hooked into the acting/mysteries of the overall experience. If you like fast-paced mysteries or are a big Denzel fan, this one is not to be missed.