Extremely entertaining but nothing more

Rating: 7/10 (24 June 2006)

This is a very entertaining action movie, based on a "perfect" bank robbery, with nice performance by Denzel Washington in leading role and nothing less impressive Clive Owen and Jodie Foster in supporting roles. Although you might think there is nothing more to be filmed on that topic, you better think again. However, I do have one, little objection, maybe the movie is progressing too slow, although that could be intensional, so that the audience could understand it, due to it's complex, but truly fascinating story. I recommend this movie if you are looking for a relaxation after a hard day, but do not expect anything of a style of "The Dog Day Afternoon", because it is not that kind of movie, it does not have a moral lesson, or something like that. From my point of view, it is made just for entertainment, and if that really was Spike Lee's intention, then he has succeeded. Have fun!