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Man on a Ledge

PG-13 Released Jan 27, 2012 1h 42m Mystery & Thriller Crime Drama List
31% Tomatometer 163 Reviews 52% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
When disgraced ex-cop Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) steps onto the ledge of the highest floor of New York's famous Roosevelt Hotel, more than just his life is at risk; he threatens to bring the city to its knees. There are some very nervous people around with some very big secrets to hide. As police negotiator Lydia Spencer (Elizabeth Banks) tries to talk Nick in from the ledge, she begins to suspect that he has an ulterior motive behind his actions.
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Uninspired acting and preposterous plotlines defuse Man on a Ledge's mildly intriguing premise.

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Roger Moore Tribune News Service Man on a Ledge isn't a caper comedy. It's a heist picture, a thriller -- and a not-that-thrilling one at that. But the folks who made it have enough of a sense of humor to get how silly it is and run with that on occasion. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 23, 2012 Full Review London Evening Standard There's a professional slickness about the proceedings and it entertains for most of the time. Feb 3, 2012 Full Review Kim Newman Empire Magazine It doesn't spend enough time on its ledge to be the definitive 'jumper' movie the title promises, but it's a hoot if approached in the proper mood. Rated: 3/5 Feb 3, 2012 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Part heist scenario, part hostage yarn, part cop drama, all of these elements feel halfhearted and eye-rollingly familiar thanks to a messy script. Rated: 1.5/4 Feb 23, 2023 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Underneath the surface the movie has a fairly interesting premise. But it gets bogged down in it’s occasionally lame dialogue, it’s run-of-the-mill characters, and some truly head-scratching moments. Rated: 2.5/5 Aug 24, 2022 Full Review Owen Nicholls NME (New Musical Express) There's a very thin ledge between 'stupid fun' and 'stupid dull' and for it's first half hour Man On A Ledge teeters perilously close to the abyss. Apr 23, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Vonda C A really enjoyable movie, with a plot good enough to keep me both myself and my husband gripped until the end. Sam Worthington is great as the ex-cop who escapes from prison and fights to prove his innocence while standing on a hotel’s ledge. The story combines tension with humour, and deserves 5 stars for providing a good movie night. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review Kal S The set up is tantalising, but Man on a Ledge can't quite maintain the suspense through to the end, and the messy second half lands with a bit of a dull thud. Still, it's an enjoyable enough diversion. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/30/24 Full Review Gaylord R My wife, movie critic extraordinaire, stayed awake, alert, at the edge of her seat throughout this well-crafted, suspenseful film. The story was engaging, fast-paced, seasoned with great chemistry between the lead actors and some humorous interspersions when things got a little too tense. One should also not overlook possible allusions to, well, another very rich New Yorker, with dreams to build a big tower, after collecting insurance money fraudulently. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/04/24 Full Review B J I don't understand the hate this movie receives. It's not particularly original, but it's a solid, entertaining movie with a great cast. I've watched it twice, enjoyed it both times. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/31/23 Full Review Wink D I don't know why all of the bad reviews. It's a well-written, well-made movie with some great actors. I enjoyed it Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/06/23 Full Review David W Good, easy movie. Pretty obvious storyline, but still fun. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When disgraced ex-cop Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) steps onto the ledge of the highest floor of New York's famous Roosevelt Hotel, more than just his life is at risk; he threatens to bring the city to its knees. There are some very nervous people around with some very big secrets to hide. As police negotiator Lydia Spencer (Elizabeth Banks) tries to talk Nick in from the ledge, she begins to suspect that he has an ulterior motive behind his actions.
Director
Asger Leth
Producer
Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian
Screenwriter
Pablo F. Fenjves
Distributor
Summit Entertainment
Production Co
Di Bonaventura Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Violence|Brief Strong Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 27, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$18.6M
Runtime
1h 42m
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