A new standard has been set for a heist film

Rating: 10/10 (24 March 2006)

When I saw the trailer for Inside Man at King Kong, I instantly became obsessed with this film. I waited for 4 long months for this, and I thought that maybe my expectations would be too high. Turns out, my expectations were not high enough because the film was amazing and brilliant.
Plot: Just when you think you got it all figured out, you don't. ANd then when you REALLY think you got it all figured out, you realize that you REALLY don't. In fact, once the ending credits come, you still probably don't know what just happened. Its simplistic at times. Its complex. Its confusing. Its brilliant.
Acting: Well, the marketing for this film relied heavy on star power. You know why people go to see films with certain actors? Because those actors are DAMN GOOD actors. And none of the actors disappointed here. Dafoe and Foster did as expected, and Washington and Owen continue to amaze me. Owen steals the show(as he usually does).
Directing: This movie is just another statement showing that Spike Lee is indeed one of the best directors alive today. Once I heard "Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya" come on in the opening credits, I knew that Spkie was going to give me something special. Everything...is just so beautiful. That's all I can say.
The only weak point for this is that it starts to drag at the end and there are a occaionsal plot holes but they are REALLY small. But other than that, this is probably the best heist film since Dog Day Afternoon(which ironically is mentioned in the film).
9/10. Def. see in theaters, and then get it on DVD as soon as you can and watch it again so you can really understand just what the hell is going on.