Inside Man: Most Wanted

Inside Man: Most Wanted is a 2023 American action thriller film directed by M.K. Bartus, and it serves as a standalone sequel to Spike Lee's 2006 film, Inside Man. While it maintains a connection to the original, the storyline offers a fresh narrative, centering around an NYPD hostage negotiator who finds himself in a high-stakes standoff at the U.S. Federal Reserve. The movie begins with Matt Graver, an FBI agent, arriving in the United States to join forces with NYPD hostage negotiator, Keith Frazier. It becomes evident that Matt is highly skilled in hostage situations and has an extensive background in high-pressure negotiations. However, it is not specified why he has been deployed from Europe to New York. The real story begins when multiple tourists are taken hostage after the heist at the U.S. Federal Reserve. A group of armed men, donning high-tech gadgets, infiltrate the reserve and take several hostages. The heist seems to be a sophisticated operation, but as the police and the FBI assess the situation, they realize it's not the main target of the operation. Keith Frazier, the seasoned NYPD hostage negotiator, is brought in to negotiate with the leader of the group behind the heist. He is paired with Agent Graver, and they start a tense cat-and-mouse game with the hostages. The leader of the group keeps Keith and Matt on their toes, using the situation to reveal a personal story. As the hours pass, Keith Frazier and Agent Graver work around the clock to rescue the hostages. Through a series of tense interactions, the two men are able to piece together a motive behind the heist. The group appears to have infiltrated a larger operation that is connected to some high-ranking officials in the finance world. Meanwhile, as the hours tick away, tensions rise between Keith and Agent Graver. Despite their growing respect for each other, they have vastly different approaches to the situation. Agent Graver's experience in handling these situations becomes clear as he keeps track of the group's communication channels and subtly gathers information to aid in the rescue mission. Keith Frazier initially sticks to his negotiation methods, but his experience also makes him realize that sometimes unconventional approaches are the best way forward. As the hours dwindle down to the final minutes before a possible catastrophe, the team at hand makes a last-ditch effort to prevent any more harm to the hostages. They devise an intricate plan that involves a complex series of events to outsmart the group behind the heist. Throughout the high-stakes negotiations, it becomes evident that one of the hostages may be a pawn in the larger scheme. Unbeknownst to most, they have been tasked to assist in a larger heist operation that reaches far beyond the U.S. Federal Reserve. With the clock ticking down, Matt Graver uses his years of experience to guide the negotiations and help Keith Frazier piece together the intricate web of deceit behind the operation. In a thrilling finale, the hostage negotiators devise a final plan to take out the team behind the heist and rescue the remaining hostages. Agent Graver uses all of his knowledge and experience to guide Keith Frazier and ensure their success. Ultimately, the movie ends on a triumphant note, as the negotiators and law enforcement successfully rescue the hostages and bring the perpetrators to justice.