Forgotten Heist Movie ‘Inside Man: Most Wanted’ Suddenly Climbs Netflix Charts

Netflix users have rediscovered Inside Man: Most Wanted, a forgotten sequel to the iconic heist thriller Inside Man (2006). Despite being a direct-to-video release in 2019, the film has quickly climbed Netflix’s top 10 chart in the UK, sitting just behind the German thriller Exterritorial.

Inside Man: Most Wanted Comeback

Inside Man: Most Wanted wasn’t a high-profile release. The film, which follows an FBI negotiator and a NYPD officer teaming up to stop a hostage crisis at the Federal Reserve Bank, never reached the same acclaim as its 2006 predecessor, directed by Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, and Jodie Foster.

The original Inside Man is often hailed as one of the best heist movies ever made, praised for its unpredictable plot and star-studded cast. However, the sequel took a different path. Initially planned as a direct sequel with Washington and Lee’s return, the project was scrapped in 2011. What eventually emerged in 2019 was a lower-budget, direct-to-video film that received little fanfare.

Despite its low profile, Inside Man: Most Wanted is now gaining attention on Netflix. The film’s plot centers around a new hostage crisis involving the Federal Reserve Bank, but this time without the star power of Washington, Owen, or Foster. Instead, it features a fresh cast led by Rhea Seehorn and Aml Ameen.

Social media has been buzzing with reactions as fans of the original film discover the sequel. Some are impressed by the fast-paced action and heist elements, while others are surprised they never heard of the film before.

One viewer wrote, “Can’t believe there’s an Inside Man sequel and I didn’t even know! Not bad at all.” Another commented, “It’s not the same as the original, but it’s a decent watch if you love heist movies.”

Will It Become a Cult Hit?

The sudden rise in popularity of Inside Man: Most Wanted shows how Netflix’s vast library can give second chances to forgotten films. For those who loved the clever storytelling of the original Inside Man, the sequel offers a fresh, albeit less polished, heist experience.

With its recent surge, the film might just find a new audience who appreciate its thrilling setup and tense hostage drama, even if it lacks the star power of the original.

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