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TrueHello Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Mischa Redfern I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

gugigor This movie seemed interesting at first but then you realize there's nothing to it. Man is on a ledge. Going to jump off. Heart-racing, on the edge of the chair, your sweat gathers on your forehead as you watch the man about to fall off. In the mean time, a crime-heist happens in the background, and the tension builds. So far so good. The man is still on the ledge. Your heart is racing but not as much as before, and you are tempted to lean back since he already survived. Your sweat starts too cool off, but you still think the crime-heist is good. Surely the movie is going to pivot point soon. Man is still on the ledge. Your heart is nearing back normal now. You're not sure where to be on the seat, and even the crime element isn't that thrilling--it has so many plot holes, you notice, that as entertaining as it tries to be, it can't hold on forever. Man on ledge. Your heart is perfectly fine. You're leaning back in your seat, and you are barely paying attention to the crime heist. You're hoping this movie will end soon. Man. Ledge. How many times have you seen this? Man. Ledge. When will this end? Man. Ledge. Man. Ledge. Man-- Finally, he gets off the ledge. Wow, it was all for nothing. And the ending is cheesy too. What a lame movie. Don't watch this movie, it's really lame and has too many plot holes. Plus, the man-ledge pumping gets boring eventually.

ata7091 The movie contains some ridiculous scenes.For instance I didn't quite understand the humor going on between Joey and Angie in that serious and dangerous situation they were in!! This itself drew my attention away from the seriousness of the movie and how thrilling the movie should have seemed to viewers!!Expected a better and more professional movie!I found the story similar to "16 Blocks" . Man On A Ledge is not a waste of time. Worth watching at least once! but I liked "16 Blocks" more than this one; The cast and everything.I personally gave 6 stars for this one and 10 stars to for 16 Blocks.

hnt_dnl "The proof is in the pudding!" Famous quote that I sometimes forget too often. The 1-out-of-4-star rating attached to MAN ON A LEDGE (2012) that I kept seeing as I was flipping through my HBO channels was making me continue to skip this nifty, well-acted and plotted, hugely entertaining flick. I've come to realize that HBO tends to go by film critics when they rate the movies they air and THAT should have been my red flag! While I'll admit that SOMETIMES, critics know what they're talking about when it comes to certain movies that may tend to get overlooked or ignored by the general public, for the most part, they can be sticks in the mud! MOAL is definitely worth a watch to appreciate how good it really is.I thought this movie was going to be utter, forgettable crap going into it. The only thing I knew going in was that it starred dubious up-and-comer Sam Worthington (from the extremely overrated "Avatar", the horrid remake of "Clash of the Titans", and the terrible "Terminator Salvation"), so the thought of forcing myself to watch a film starring Worthington didn't appeal to me. BUT, I'm glad to say that Worthington more than acquits himself extremely well (even if his accent slips a bit from time to time). I'd say that MOAL is easily the best performance so far of his career and he should take on more down-to-earth everyman roles like this one and stay away from the fantasy/sci-fi genre! Because Worthington really BRINGS IT in this surprisingly strong nail-biter.Worthington stars as wrongly accused ex-cop Nick Cassidy, who breaks out of prison after a 2-year stint, checks himself into a swank New York City hotel under a fake name, eats his "last" meal, then proceeds to step out onto the ledge (thus the film's title). When the cops show up, Cassidy demands to talk to no one but a infamous police negotiator Lydia Mercer (superbly played by Elizabeth Banks), a woman who for months has been a scarred, alcoholic, emotional wreck due to a recent failure with another jumper. I've seen Banks in mostly comedic roles prior to MOAL, and she REALLY impressed me with her dramatic work here, very convincing as a gritty, world-weary cop.In addition to the well-cast Worthington and Banks, what really sold me on this flick as being a keeper is the excellent supporting cast, who ALL made the most of their roles. Edward Burns (as Mercer's cop assistant) makes a welcome return-to-screen presence (hadn't seen this actor in ages) and I enjoyed his back-and-forth banter with Banks. Anthony Mackie (from "The Hurt Locker" and "Eagle Eye") is rock solid as Nick's former partner and friend. Titus Welliver (who always seems to be playing a tough NYC cop) is forceful in his limited screen time as the SWAT team leader. William Sadler (most famous for being the "Die Hard 2" villain) is engaging as a hotel employee who empathizes with Nick's plight. Kyra Sedgwick plays her role as the reporter on the scene with unabashed relish. The great Ed Harris is appropriately megalomaniacal as the wealthy businessman whose diamond that Nick was accused of stealing, the crime that landed Nick in prison. And last, but certainly not least, are the freshman cast members Jamie Bell (as Nick's younger brother Joey) and Genesis Rodriguez (as Joey's girlfriend Angie) who almost manage to steal the movie from the vets! The way this film plays out, one can tell that the director Asger Leth paid a lot of care in developing the characters, giving each one a distinct personality. Additionally, I think the plot of MOAL is deceptively simple enough to follow the first time, but still intriguing and intricate enough to demand repeat viewing just to catch little details that might be missed the first time. This flick is WAY better than the film critics give it credit for! It moves at a fast pace, but not too fast, and the action shifts enough for the viewer not to get bored and stuck in one scene for too long. While combining elements of several popular action-heist-negotiation flicks before, MOAL has it's originality combining these elements into one energetic, self-aware, confidently told flick! Highly recommended!

Floated2 Man on a Ledge starring Sam Worthington was not much what I expected, which was a good thing. Having only seen the trailer a few times a while ago, and not revisiting it, my memory was not that stable. From my understanding the trailer does a great job at not showing too much information about the film (where as many trailers spoil a little too much). Man on a Ledge was a very solid action, thrill ride that kept you on your seat and interested where the story was heading. Sam Worthington does a great job as Nick, convincing as someone looking to commit suicide yet being able to stay level headed and not over the top. The supporting cast also does a fine job playing their parts, lead by Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, Ed Harris, and Anthony Mackie. Nick being on the ledge is only part of the story but there is a reason as to why he does it, and a few bigger surprises come along the way. I found the film to be smarter than I had initially thought. I much so enjoyed its little twists as I was not expecting them. Many type of heist films such as this, people are very eagerly to criticize and look for "plot holes". Man of a Ledge does what is is set out to do, which is entertain, and for its runtime, it succeeds. Although the ending seemed a little off board, it was a great ride, yet not predictable.