Tower Heist

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Tower Heist

PG-13

Released Nov 4, 2011

1h 45m

Comedy

Adventure

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For more than 10 years, Josh Kovaks (Ben Stiller) has managed one of New York City's most luxurious and well-secured residences. One of the condo's most-notorious residents, Arthur Shaw (Alan Alda), is currently under house arrest for the theft of more than $2 billion from his investors -- including Josh and his co-workers. Determined to reclaim the retirement funds Shaw stole from them, they turn to a petty crook named Slide (Eddie Murphy) to help them break into Shaw's home.

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Critics Consensus

Tower Heist is a true Brett Ratner joint: little brains to this caper, but it's fun fluff, exciting to watch, and showcases a welcome return to form for Eddie Murphy.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Let's just get this off our chests right now: Tower Heist is not a great movie.

Rated: C-

Sep 8, 2017

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

This action comedy's heart is in the right place, but its screenplay and direction are not.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 14, 2016

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

The movie moves well, had plenty of bright spots and never bores, and by the time it was over I couldn't help but smile.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 27, 2012

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Iván Kazi

EscribiendoCine

Staying true to his legacy, Brett Ratner delivers another comedy packed with action and physical humor. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

Aug 16, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The actors are serviceable in their roles, the obvious standouts being Leoni’s charm and Alda’s capacity to fulfill a slippery-as-snot movie villain. Otherwise, everyone else seems like they’re on autopilot.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 18, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

A film that carefully fleshes out its subjects before building scene after scene of increasingly clever lunacy.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 30, 2020

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Daniel B

Tower Heist cuenta con cientos de huecos argumentales y guionazos para que la historia avance, pero logra ser emocionante, una historia de reminiscencia con toques de comedia igual de bien implementados cómo su acción, y para mi es lo que la vuelve especial, el compaginar ese toque más de thriller con tintes de comedia para volver accesible esta historia a todo el público. A estas alturas creo que todos somos conscientes del cine de Ben Stiller y Eddie Murphy; y creo que, si entramos en la convención de su propio subgénero que ellos mismos han creado, esta historia cumple a creces, pero si hay expectativas de un buen thriller con tintes noventeros esta historia es todo lo contrario, lo cual no es malo. Yo creo que el mismo público y la crítica han desvalorizado el género de la comedia cómo tal, y para mí sería una pena el subestimar el talento de Ben Stiller y Eddie Murphy en esta industria, ellos demostraron que sin importar el género, una historia entrañable siempre precederá. Esta historia está lejos de ser perfecta, pero la misma logra hacer que pases un buen momento.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/09/24

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XP P

I have seen this movie about 5 times and I never have been bored,,,top shelf movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/28/24

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Audience Member

I just didn’t find it to be that good. Kind of boring.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/17/24

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Georgan G

Maybe not the funniest, but certainly the coolest heist comedy. Love the Robin Hood theme! Great cast.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

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Koi P

Fun cast. Mildly entertaining. Lacks edge and fresh humor.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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Gareth v

A rather bland comedy. No one here, from the writers to the actors, have extended themselves, and as a result we're left with a movie you won't be rushing back to for a second viewing.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/24

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Ben Stiller

Josh Kovaks

Eddie Murphy

Slide

Casey Affleck

Charlie

Alan Alda

Arthur Shaw

Matthew Broderick

Mr. Fitzhugh

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Tower Heist: Official Clip - The Parade Arrests

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Tower Heist: Official Clip - Smashing Shaw's Ferrari

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Tower Heist: Official Clip - What Are You Trying To Steal?

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Synopsis

For more than 10 years, Josh Kovaks (Ben Stiller) has managed one of New York City's most luxurious and well-secured residences. One of the condo's most-notorious residents, Arthur Shaw (Alan Alda), is currently under house arrest for the theft of more than $2 billion from his investors -- including Josh and his co-workers. Determined to reclaim the retirement funds Shaw stole from them, they turn to a petty crook named Slide (Eddie Murphy) to help them break into Shaw's home.

Director: Brett Ratner
Producer: Brian Grazer, Eddie Murphy, Kim Roth
Screenwriter: Ted Griffin, Jeff Nathanson
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Brian Grazer
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 4, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 26, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $78.0M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SRD, DTS

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