Review of Tower Heist (2011) by Ricardo P — 19 May 2012

Really funny in some parts and quite unusual story for a comedy, which is stealing.

This review of Tower Heist (2011) was written by Ricardo P on 19 May 2012.

Tower Heist has generally received mixed reviews.

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