Inside Man followup - comments

Here are some good comments on the film: see previous post from earlier this week.

"There is a neat structural trickery in the use of flash-forward scenes, hinting toward the aftermath of the heist without giving away the real ending. It's used sparingly and cleverly." "I was enjoying it so much that as events were progressing toward the climax, I was wishing it would go on. And that's very rare for me in the movies nowadays."

"There were certain loose ends left undone, but how in-depth can one get in less than two hours."

And a comment that makes no sense . . . "Spike Lee is one of the most consistent directors out there. Save for some more uneven pictures like She Hate Me and Girl 6, Lee's body of work is just plain impressive." That seems to be like it would be inconsistent. ??

"This all sounds like an intriguing premise for a thriller, but the movie goes a few steps further than just having an interesting plot. Because while Inside Man does hit all the right notes when it comes to keeping you guessing about what is really going on, it is also very successful in mixing the grittier moments with comedy elements. At times, Inside Man is very funny, but in a way that does not deflate the tension. The dialogue is sharp."

"Clive Owen is slick and darkly intelligent as the film's mastermind. His every move is smooth, clever, and down right innovative to the genre. "

"An older Denzel Washington has begun to emerge, and his performance here suggests he has many good years left.

Go see the film.