The crime-thriller genre has given cinema many classic offerings through the years. One such addition to the list is the 2006 Spike Lee movie ‘Inside Man’. The movie has bonafide stars like Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Christopher Plummer, William Dafoe and Chiwetel Ejiofer. The movie was number one at the box office, in the first week of release with roughly $29 million in earnings. It also received critical acclaim for its performances, not a surprise considering the cast.
The movie revolves around a wall street bank heist, masterminded by Clive Owen’s character. Denzel Washington character, a New York P.D detective is left with the task of negotiating the release of the hostages that are at risk in the process. Jodie Foster plays the part of a Manhattan power broker, tasked by the bank owner Christopher Plummer to handle the crisis on his behalf. What unfolds is a story with all the twists and turns one expects from a thriller worth its salt.
The movie is gaining traction on Netflix after almost 2 decades, which is a testament to its quality and longevity. For a 2006 movie with all the tropes that come with that age of cinema, to still hold water in today’s cinematic scene is worth commending.
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‘Inside Man’ is a must watch for all fans of crime thrillers and the ensemble cast is the icing on the cake. For all the people who are fans of Denzel Washington and his powerful performances, this is a good example of him at his commercial peak. A cinematic experience worth every minute one spends one it.