Director : Spike Lee
Main Cast : Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster
I haven’t been putting up new reviews for quite a while now, for various reasons. Partly because of the recent actuarial exams, and also because of my disillusionment of the whole Malaysian cinema experience. Really can’t remember the last time I went to the cinema without someone talking loudly on their mobile, or kicking the back of my seat. What amazes me is that even at GSC in One Utama (the best in Klang Valley!) with its more than ample legroom, some jerk still feels that its not spacious enough and needs to kick on the seat in front!
Well anyway, finally made the long-delayed trip to the cinema, to watch what, based on the personnel involved, should be a good film. My wife wanted to watch it because it had Denzel and Jodie Foster, while for myself, it being the latest Spike Lee “Joint” was reason enough. Though admittedly I haven’t watch all his films, I really enjoyed those that I did. There’s that independent feel to them, relying on the fast-paced, raw, edgy, foul, funny, well-written dialogue. Can't seem to say the same about Inside Man though. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a good film, though I have seen better heist films. You also really can’t go wrong when Denzel and Jodie are involved, together with the rising Clive Owen (albeit with fake American accent). Only thing is, I feel it’s too commercial, too Hollywood-esque for my liking. I went to the cinema expecting a Spike Lee film, but got a Tony Scott film instead.
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