Inside Man Most Wanted Climbs Netflix Charts
The film's climb up the Netflix charts is a testament to the lasting impact of the original "Inside Man" and the appetite for engaging heist thrillers, and with its twists and turns, "Inside Man: Most Wanted" is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Netflix fans are rediscovering the 2019 sequel to the 2006 heist movie "Inside Man," titled "Inside Man: Most Wanted," which has risen to the top of the streaming charts on Netflix, with the film currently ranking second in the UK's top 10 most watched titles.
The original "Inside Man" film, directed by Spike Lee and starring Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, and Denzel Washington, is widely regarded as one of the best heist movies ever made. The sequel, released in 2019, serves as a follow-up to the original, but with a new cast and crew, and follows a new group of robbers as they execute a heist and take tourists hostage, prompting a collaboration between the NYPD and FBI to rescue innocent lives.
Despite receiving a 69% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has garnered mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging plot and characters, while others have criticized it for being unnecessary and not living up to the original. The sequel has been praised by some fans for its twists and turns, with one reviewer calling it "one of a kind" and "absolutely fantastic". However, others have criticized the sequel for not living up to the standard of the original, with one reviewer calling it "pure blasphemy" and "totally unnecessary".
The rediscovery of "Inside Man: Most Wanted" highlights the enduring appeal of heist thrillers and the nostalgia associated with beloved franchises, and with both the original and sequel available to stream on Netflix, fans can now experience the entire "Inside Man" story from start to finish.