The film presents itself as a psychological thriller centering on a thief trapped inside a malfunctioning smart rooftop in New York City during the course of a robbery—Vasilis Katsoupi directed it, marking his second directorial effort following "My Friend Larry Gus," with Ben Hopkins ("Lost in Karastan") handling the screenplay. It's fair to acknowledge that neither director nor writer has an especially impressive t…

Willem Dafoe delivers another remarkable performance, completely dominating each moment with a portrayal that is both intensely desperate and captivating. However, the film _Inside_ suffers from a foreseeable conclusion and an unfortunately sluggish rhythm; even Dafoe’s unusual choice to dance and converse with a pigeon fails to improve this issue.

“Inside” is a film that I find myself appreciating more with each passing thought. It’s certainly a trial of endurance, patience, and strength, but director Vasilis Katsoupis’ visual approach combined with weighty existential themes and Willem Dafoe's powerful performance make this one of the more intriguing (and difficult) films released this year. Art thief Nemo (Dafoe) is hired to steal five paintings from an e…