Entirely average but reasonably fun

Rating: 7/10 (22 April 2007)

I watched this on a whim on a quiet Saturday night, and I'm pleased I did. It's not ground breaking and (despite being a Spike Lee film) doesn't really have anything to say. What it is is a slick, pacy, intelligent, crackling thriller with great performances from Jodie Foster, Clive Owen and Denzel Washington. I would imagine that some viewers would be put off by the lack of a tidy resolution and some of the more contrived plot devices, but I was expecting nothing and was pleased with what I got. I'd be surprised to see it on anyone's Top 10 films, but it's a nice little heist film with enough plus points to be worth a watch. Oh, and Samantha Ivers' gobby bank customer is entirely entertaining in her interview midway through the film.