Despite it's stupid and obvious title that pretty much describes the whole plot,
Man on a Ledge is a pretty good movie. It certainly doesn't reinvent the wheel, you could even call it pedestrian, but it still manages to work. It takes a bit for to get going with a so-so first half while it sets up the story, Thankfully it picks up a lot in the second half. There is some unexpected, well-written twists that really spice the story up and keep the audience into it. The last half-hour is actually great once the multiple plots converge. The ensemble cast does a serviceable job with the standouts being Elizabeth Banks and Jamie Bell (who easily has the most fun with the material). Some of the characters were really underdeveloped (most importantly the villain played by Ed Harris) which prevented this from becoming a truly great thriller. It's not flawless, but
Man on a Ledge is a solid, entertaining thriller.
3.5/5 Stars
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