A very engrossing movie, and it is by Spike Lee!!!

Rating: 9/10 (25 March 2006)

I saw the movie as a sneak preview. I thoroughly enjoyed the film. I have never seen any of Spike Lee's previous films, but I am familiar with his earlier work. This film is very mainstream. One thing that amazed me was the dialog. It seemed very natural, like I was eavesdropping on real conversations, especially in the interrogation room. The film can be confusing as the audience, like the film characters, are trying to piece together what is going on. I thoroughly enjoyed Denzel Washington's performance. I also found Terence Blanchard's musical score very riveting.
I did not like Jodi Foster's character, but I do not think her character was suppose to be likable. She plays a woman who knows how to get what she wants, and her services are in high demand. Not a big role, but memorable.