It should be noted that an audio problem was found with the disk and the release was subsequently pushed back a week so that Paramount could press corrected disks. The problem is that somewhere in chapter 15 of the film, the right surround channel would go silent. It was as if no audio was being sent to it. The new disk corrects the issue and sounds excellent.
The problem remains that some of the faulty disks may have gotten through and may be on store shelves. Here is how to get the right one: you cannot tell by the UPC code as it remains the same. Instead, look at the back of the case — the credit box of the correct release is red (the faulty release is black), also at the top where it says "Perfect Picture and Purest Digital Sound Available" is printed in yellow (the original is blue).
Extras. The release has a few decent extras on it. The only Blu-ray exclusive is access to BD Live and the ability to bookmark scenes while viewing.
- Commentary. This full length track features Spike Lee commenting on all aspects of the film from shooting to casting, to other minor details. It is an entertaining track and Spike is clearly having a good time with it.
- Deleted Scenes. More than 20 minutes of cut scenes are included, a lot of which is interrogation footage of Denzel and Ejiofor talking to he hostages.
- The Making of Inside Man. This features a lot of interview footage blended with behind the scenes footage, including from an early table read with the cast.
- Number 4. This is a conversation between Spike Lee and Denzel Washington talking about the four films they have collaborated on.
Bottom line. This is a solid thriller that could have been great with another couple of passes through the screenplay. The performances and Spike Lee's visual sense carry this film and make the two hours just fly by. Definitely worth the time, and the Blu-ray release looks downright snazzy.
Recommended.
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