I love the cast and the director, but I saw every twist coming. Why is it that every British or European elderly man has to be linked to Nazis? At points the film does work but overall there is too much that is too simple or transparent.

Excellent genre film that turns a lot of conventions on their heads. Thrillingly conceived, directed and acted.

Surprising change of pace for director Spike Lee, and star Denzel Washington even finds a few new wrinkles in the...
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Excellent genre film that turns a lot of conventions on their heads. Thrillingly conceived, directed and acted.

Surprising change of pace for director Spike Lee, and star Denzel Washington even finds a few new wrinkles in the patented hard-working, committed, noble cop film persona he seems to portray so often these days. Clive Owen is perfect, as is Jodie Foster in an interesting change-of-pace role. And the truly inventive, brilliant twist at the end is one you won't see coming.

A pretty good movie. Clive Owen stole the show. Thought it did lack some suspense and drama. 4 Stars.

Not your typical Spike Lee joint, "The Inside Man" is Lee's clever and inventive take on classic heist-films. It still contains some of the heavy-handed moralizing Lee is know for, but it doesn't distract from the engrossing plot. Denzel...
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Not your typical Spike Lee joint, "The Inside Man" is Lee's clever and inventive take on classic heist-films. It still contains some of the heavy-handed moralizing Lee is know for, but it doesn't distract from the engrossing plot. Denzel Washington and Clive Owens are perfect foils, and Jodie Foster is, dare I say, sexy as the power-monger without a conscience.