Tower Heist
Director: Brett Ratner
Actors: Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Casey Affleck
PlotA luxury apartment building in New York City becomes the center of a thrilling heist after employees of the building discover they've fallen victim to a Ponzi scheme orchestrated by a wealthy resident, Arthur Shaw. Josh Kovaks, the building manager, is determined to seek revenge after learning that the pensions of the staff have been stolen. Alongside concierge Charlie, elevator operator Enrique, and maid Odessa, Josh recruits a petty crook named Slide to help them break into Shaw's penthouse and reclaim their stolen funds. The eclectic team begins training with Slide, who has little faith in their abilities but agrees to help in exchange for a cut of the potential loot.
As the group prepares for the heist, their plans become increasingly convoluted and risky. They carefully study the building's security, access points, and Shaw's routines to devise a foolproof strategy. Their desperation grows as they are continually outsmarted by Shaw's cunning tactics. Tensions run high among the team members, leading to conflicts and moments of doubt. Despite the mounting challenges, they push forward, driven by a shared determination to take back what was unjustly taken from them. The narrative builds up to an intense climax, where the amateur thieves face their greatest obstacles yet, testing their resolve and unity.
Writers: Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Ted Griffin
Release Date: 04 Nov 2011
Runtime: 104 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States, Japan
Language: English, Spanish, Chinese
Home Video Reviews
“Tower Heist” offers solid entertainment with a strong video transfer and excellent DTS-HD Master Audio, despite some uneven performances. Recommended viewing.
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