Inside ManOverview and Synopsis

Inside Man
Opened March 24, 2006 | Runtime:2 hr. 9 min.
R
language and some violent images
A tough detective (Denzel Washington) matches wits with a cunning bank robber (Clive Owen) as a tense hostage crisis unfolds. Into the volatile situation comes a woman named Madaline (Jodie Foster), a mysterious power broker who has a hidden agenda Read More
Cast: Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Christopher Plummer, Willem Dafoe, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Director: Spike Lee
Genres: Crime Thriller, Master Criminal Films, Crime

Critic Reviews

"...a deft and satisfying entertainment, an elegant, expertly acted puzzler that is just off-base and out-of-the-ordinary enough to keep us consistently involved." Los Angeles Times
- Kenneth Turan
"Exceptionally well written with clever twists and witty dialogue by first-time screenwriter Russell Gewirtz, Inside Man is adroitly executed by director Spike Lee." USA Today
- Claudia Puig
"A flashy cast, clever script and vibrant showcasing of New York City as the ultimate melting pot are strong plusses for Spike Lee's most mainstream studio venture..." Variety
- Todd McCarthy