Wait for it on DVD

Rating: 6/10 (28 September 2006)

I was disappointed with this film because I expected great things from the incredible cast list. This movie is extremely slow-paced and won't keep you on the edge of your seat.
A bank robbery turns out to be more than just a bank robbery. It's apparent right from the beginning that there is another motive for the bank to be hit other than money. The director uses too many clues to hint to you that things are not what they seem, eventually making the predictable twist even weaker than expected.
Considering that there are 3 Oscar winners in the movie, the performances are not very memorable. Denzel's lines are not strong enough and his character lacks charisma. Jodie Foster steals the show with only a few minutes of screen time and Christopher Plumber is a pleasure to watch but doesn't have enough screen time to make it a strong performance.
As for the main actor, Clive Owen, his character is so boring I almost fell asleep...and my friends actually did.
This movie is being compared to Dog-day Afternoon, but Owen is no Pacino.
Wait for it on DVD. Don't buy it. Don't go to see it at the big-screen