In Theaters: Inside Man
Inside Man stars Denzel Washington, Clive Owens and Jodie Foster in a heist movie that is probably one of the best since Dog Day Afternoon.
Washington is a flawed cop trying to negotiate with Owens who has taken hostages during a bank robbery in Manhattan. Foster plays a political mover and shaker that has her own agenda tied to the robbery. Without spoiling the movie for everyone that is about as much as can be said about the plot. The movie itself is well done and stylish, Director Spike Lee again expertly uses music and cinematography to tell a story. That is part of the reason this movie comes across so well, while it’s a simple heist movie Lee brings all his subtle touches to the film and elevates genre. Background music that is truly in the background and not obnoxious and commercial, editing and cinematography to convey time and attitude and Hitchcock type camera angles all make Inside Man easy to watch.
The script is peppy and very realistic, particularly the conversations among the law enforcement officers on the scene. Washington and Foster again put in “A” list performances, particularly when they are on the screen together. Supporting roles by Willem Defoe and Christopher Plummer round out the cast.
Inside Man is the first “don’t miss” of the year.
Washington is a flawed cop trying to negotiate with Owens who has taken hostages during a bank robbery in Manhattan. Foster plays a political mover and shaker that has her own agenda tied to the robbery. Without spoiling the movie for everyone that is about as much as can be said about the plot. The movie itself is well done and stylish, Director Spike Lee again expertly uses music and cinematography to tell a story. That is part of the reason this movie comes across so well, while it’s a simple heist movie Lee brings all his subtle touches to the film and elevates genre. Background music that is truly in the background and not obnoxious and commercial, editing and cinematography to convey time and attitude and Hitchcock type camera angles all make Inside Man easy to watch.
The script is peppy and very realistic, particularly the conversations among the law enforcement officers on the scene. Washington and Foster again put in “A” list performances, particularly when they are on the screen together. Supporting roles by Willem Defoe and Christopher Plummer round out the cast.
Inside Man is the first “don’t miss” of the year.
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