Gripping, layered and ice cold cool

Rating: 10/10 (8 April 2006)

Every so often you get a rare cluster of great films. This year has proved to be an example with V for Vendetta and now, Inside Man. An intelligent and thought provoking heist thriller that bounces off your previous conceptions of the negotiator drama, in fact it uses the cliché's to it's advantage. The film also has the benefit of three strong leads (Washington, Foster and Owen) and two great supporters (Defoe, Plummer). Washington is very cool, foster plays against type with an icy performance, Owen is dark and very funny. Great direction with the glorious return of Spike Lee and judging by this film hopefully future joints. Great editing and cinematography, There's nothing more that i can say without spoiling this rare treat, go and see it now.