Pay strict attention to Jodie Foster

Rating: 7/10 (4 May 2006)

A noble thief , a bank , a so-called perfect plan , a negotiator who negotiate with the thieves to save his career, another negotiator who negotiate with the police/negotiator to get what her client wants inside the bank. Superficially this is about everything the film is trying to tell. But deep down it is trying to scratch much more serious issues like racism , holocaust , 9/11 syndrome ,the influence of gangster rappers and violent video games to young ones of the society.But from my point of view the film cannot executes these ideas as well as Dalton Russell executes the heist.Nevertheless the remaining part of the film is exciting and easy to watch thanks to Spike Lee.I personally love the chaotic rush when Dalton release all of the hostages and the remaining members of his gang out of the bank.
The fascinating cast of Inside Man makes the film more enjoyable.Clive Owen is really in the character of Dalton Russell.After his monologue , I was convinced that this Dalton guy is not like any other thief and has a greater motive beside money.Denzel Washington also did a real good job but Jodie Foster is sensational.What an acting.From my point of view she is the best thing in this movie.Normally I'm not really fond of Jodie Foster but she is really sensational.I would never think that she is capable of acting so mysteriously.The eerie smile of hers explains the powerful position of her character.The way she is acting convinced you that her character is at the top of the game.Great acting.
Final thing; about the perfect plan.I don't think it is a perfect plan.I think it is just a simple plan. Dress everyone with the same clothes , release all of them at the same time out of the bank and hide behind the walls.It sounds too simple to work or this simplicity makes it work.