Inside Man
When an armed, masked gang enter a Manhattan bank, lock the doors and take hostages, the detective assigned to effect their release enters negotiations preoccupied with corruption charges he is facing.
Critics Sentiment
Robbers exit hidden among identically dressed hostages
Frazier's superior orders him to drop the case
The film peaks during the brilliant escape sequence then drops significantly as the immediate action concludes and pacing slows.
Critics praised Inside Man as an intelligent, well-crafted heist thriller that elevates the genre through clever plotting and strong performances. While the opening and middle sections received widespread acclaim for their tension and wit, some reviewers noted the final act dragged slightly as it tied up loose ends. The film was celebrated for its moral complexity and the satisfying revelation of justice served.
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Denzel Washington
Keith Frazier
Clive Owen
Dalton Russell
Jodie Foster
Madeleine White
Christopher Plummer
Arthur Case
Willem Dafoe
John Darius
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Bill Mitchell
Carlos Andrés Gómez
Steve
Kim Director
Stevie
James Ransone
Steve-O
Bernie Rachelle
Chaim
Peter Gerety
Captain Coughlin
Victor Colicchio
Sergeant Collins
Cassandra Freeman
Sylvia
Peter Frechette
Peter Hammond
Gerry Vichi
Herman Gluck
Waris Ahluwalia
Vikram Walia
Rafael Osorio
Bank Guard
Rodney "Bear" Jackson
Bank Guard
Daryl Mitchell
Officer Rourke
Ashlie Atkinson
Officer Berk
Crew
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