Unexpectedly well done thriller

Rating: 8/10 (26 March 2006)

Spike Lee and a terrific cast made this heist film an unexpectedly well done effort.
Of course, as with any Spike Lee effort, there is some heavy-handed directorial activity - Denzel doing a "Crouching Tiger..." float down a street was a bit too much of an expression of the Detective's anger in that scene. But ,bottom line, a really well done, well written, superbly casted and directed film. Most impressive was a really excellent supporting cast, including a brilliant job by actress Florina Petcu as an Albanian "Major Babe" who translates language of the old glory days in Albania and the voice of Enver Hoxha to be heard in a totally integrated U. S.A, a true blast from the past! Jodie Foster was remarkably well cast as the ultimate power woman. Ms. Foster is a remarkable woman - educated, experienced, with real talent, and she is obviously staying in great shape.
All in all, the film is well worth a visit.