Spike's Gonna Give it to you

Rating: 8/10 (6 May 2006)

One thing I'll say about Spike Lee films, they never are what you expect them to be. I've seen probably 100 movies about robbing banks. None quite like this. Which is a good thing.
When you combine Spike with Denzel, you know you're going to get magic. Even if the film is not good, you're going to have some stellar performances.
Inside Man is no exception. Denzel is simply Denzel...but it's the supporting cast that really let this one ride. Clive Owen has a screen presence that can only be matched by greats like Jody Foster and Washington. Every movie I've seen Owen in he's taken over the screen --even in that stinker of a movie 'Closer.
But I digress. This is arguably one of Spike Lee best films, even with all of the social commentary that's thrown in sporadically in scenes here and there.