Over-hyped

Rating: 7/10 (27 August 2006)

Was more excited about seeing this movie than any other in recent memory. Sadly, was a little disappointed.
"Inside Man" is your typical bank robbery movie, except it plays out a bit differently and has to do with a lot more than just cash money. The movie starts pretty much right at the hold-up and then takes us into a frenetic unfolding of their plan. These guys are good, and have a very complex plan. The police are quickly informed and set up outside the bank until the hostage negotiator (Washington, who is the glue that holds this film together) arrives. A cat and mouse game begins, and things start getting complicated when the bank's Chairman (Plummer, in his best role since "Sound if Music") and a mystery business woman get involved.
The film was building to a crescendo...and then deflated like a balloon a day after a kid's birthday party. A real shame. The first hour and a bit were good though and kept me entertained. Could have been so much more.