Spike shines with stellar cast

Rating: 10/10 (16 May 2015)

To me, this is one of the most underrated films of the 21st Century's first decade. Full of plot twists, a great score, incredible edits, and a level of acting rarely seen in most films - "Inside Man" is a story full of misdirection and ironic endings.
With some reviewers - and IMDb is no exception - you will have detractors who would rather find weaknesses in a film rather than extol in its delights. I can't find any fault with this film and I've seen it over a dozen times, each time it entertained me. I was and have been an admirer of Spike Lee for many years. But until he made this film, I found his historical epics very formal and straightforward in their presentation. This movie is full of surprises, sure to please most movie fans who've grown tired of special effects laden films or car chases. This film is pure cinema and I bow to Mr. Lee's genius along with a great writer, Russell Gewirtz. Highly recommended.