Review of Inside Man (2006) by Kevin L — 17 May 2016

Spike Lee is known for his tonal shifts, but Inside Man brings such great thrills and intelligence to a seemingly familiar subgenre of heist films.

This review of Inside Man (2006) was written by Kevin L on 17 May 2016.

Inside Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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