A pretty neat Spike Lee feature

Rating: 8/10 (15 October 2011)

Spike Lee has finally crafted a heist thriller that is new and fresh, plus feels intelligent. Washington gives one of his better performances in the center role, mostly due to the slick dialogue that keeps the film moving along nicely. It's the freshest heist film of its decade. A truly original movie that does not exploit clichés. Director Lee gets the pace right and does not miss one note until the ending draws near and the film goes on a bit long. Still entertaining though and brings a good return to form for Director Spike Lee in one of his better 21st century films. What a great cast on display. A treat to see the talent on the screen.