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OhioBlue · 08-30-2006, 03:07 PM

Just recently watched it on DVD (I'm a Denzel fan, also like Foster) and was pleasantly surprised.

For a movie that didn't do spectacularly in the box office, I was left wondering why not. Smart story, entertaining. Kinda reminded me of what watching Usual Suspects felt like the first time. I need to watch it (Inside Man) again.

I also finally watched the Motorcycle Diaries and enjoyed it. They did a good job taking most of the polemic edge off a guy that was as divisive as they come in his lifetime--a symbol of the 60s here in the US. Entertaining movie and good story of human compassion and change.

UteStar · 08-30-2006, 03:30 PM

I liked the Inside Man quite a bit. Very different. Clive Owen is terrific. I really enjoy his stuff. I like Foster too though her role in the movie was a little different and I didn't always like her mystery--it would have been nice to learn a little more of her...Denzel was very good. That was a thumbs up movie for me.

RockyBalboa · 08-30-2006, 03:59 PM

I thought it was okay, but have to admit my bias in that I'm not a big fan of Spike Lee's films.

Having said that it was interesting to see him tackle a completely different genre.

It was also interesting to see Jodie Foster play a total bitty.

Surfah · 08-30-2006, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

I thought it was okay, but have to admit my bias in that I'm not a big fan of Spike Lee's films.

Having said that it was interesting to see him tackle a completely different genre.

I liked Inside Man. I never would have know it was a Spike Lee Joint if it wasn't in the title. I think Spike did very well with this one. The story though was a bit disconnected as to how Clive Owen's character knew so much. Clive Owen is a stud though.

08-30-2006, 03:07 PM	#1
OhioBlue Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 469	Anyone else see "Inside Man"? Just recently watched it on DVD (I'm a Denzel fan, also like Foster) and was pleasantly surprised. For a movie that didn't do spectacularly in the box office, I was left wondering why not. Smart story, entertaining. Kinda reminded me of what watching Usual Suspects felt like the first time. I need to watch it (Inside Man) again. I also finally watched the Motorcycle Diaries and enjoyed it. They did a good job taking most of the polemic edge off a guy that was as divisive as they come in his lifetime--a symbol of the 60s here in the US. Entertaining movie and good story of human compassion and change. __________________ On the other hand, you have different fingers. -- Steven Wright Last edited by OhioBlue; 08-30-2006 at 04:07 PM.

08-30-2006, 03:59 PM	#3
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	I thought it was okay, but have to admit my bias in that I'm not a big fan of Spike Lee's films. Having said that it was interesting to see him tackle a completely different genre. It was also interesting to see Jodie Foster play a total bitty. __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.

08-30-2006, 03:30 PM	#2
UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	I liked the Inside Man quite a bit. Very different. Clive Owen is terrific. I really enjoy his stuff. I like Foster too though her role in the movie was a little different and I didn't always like her mystery--it would have been nice to learn a little more of her...Denzel was very good. That was a thumbs up movie for me.