Review of Tower Heist (2011) by Keithjones — 11 Sep 2019
Perhaps the expectations were too high with Stiller and Murphy in the driving seat but I am sorry to say that Tower Heist is a dead dud. Good heist movies proceed according to an established template that includes meticulous attention to the details of the scheme both in the planning stage and in its execution.
The twists - there are often many but always at least one - are ingenious and the screenplay is often referred to as "smart" and "cunning." Unfortunately, few (if any) of these characteristics apply to Brett Ratner's Tower Heist, as sloppy a heist movie as I can remember.
It is redeemed, at least to a degree, by the comedic performances of lead actor Ben Stiller and supporting player Eddie Murphy. The pace, emphasized by Christophe Beck's relentless score, is so fast that viewers might miss some of the king-sized plot holes.
If you like buddy cop films there are many better options starring the very leads here- 48 hours, Starsky and Hutch, for fans of cop comedy movies this is nowhere as good as the first 2 Rush Hour films by Ratner.
4/10 (A missed opportunity).
This review of Tower Heist (2011) was written by Keithjones on 11 Sep 2019.
Tower Heist has generally received mixed reviews.
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