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A group of disgruntled luxury apartment employees, led by Ben Stiller, attempt to take down their wealthiest resident (Alan Alda), who defrauded all of them from their pension plans. With the help of a recently-released ex-con (Eddie Murphy) who has a knack for robberies, a plan is in place to nab $20 million. Of course, what high-stakes, ensemble comedy would be complete without plenty of shenanigans to boot? The fantastic supporting cast includes Matthew Broderick, Casey Affleck, Gabourey Sidibe, Tia Leoni and Michael Pena.
Bonus Features:
- Alternate Ending: 15 Months Later
- Alternate Ending: Lester's Bar
- Feature Commentary with Director Brett Ratner, Editor Mark Helfrich and Co-Writers Ted Griffin and Jeff Nathanson
- Deleted/Alternate Scenes
- Gag reel
Bonus Features:
- Alternate Ending: 15 Months Later
- Alternate Ending: Lester's Bar
- Feature Commentary with Director Brett Ratner, Editor Mark Helfrich and Co-Writers Ted Griffin and Jeff Nathanson
- Deleted/Alternate Scenes
- Gag reel
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Director Brett Ratner, who brought us such classics as Rush Hour 3 and X Men: Last Stand, turns his hand to the heist movie with Tower Heist, which I've recently heard described as a poor man's Oceans Eleven. This is rather an unfair assessment, and I'm happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised by what is an unassuming and highly improbable, but also very entertaining comedy crime caper.
The film follows Josh (Ben Stiller) and a small group of employees at a high-rise luxury apartment building who are fired from their jobs after losing their pensions in a scam run by their boss, businessman Arthur Shaw (a wonderfully sleazy Alan Alda), who is under house-arrest by the FBI for fraud. They hatch a plot to recoup the lost cash with a smash and grab raid on Shaw's penthouse suite, guarded by FBI agents, where they believe he may have concealed up to $20 million in cash. To this end, Josh recruits the help of petty criminal Slide (Eddie Murphy), his neighbour and once friend from daycare.
In fact, thankfully Tower Heist is nothing at all like Ocean's Eleven. These men are average Joes; out of a job, down on their luck, and attempting to reclaim what is rightfully theirs, and in this they have the full sympathy of the viewing audience. They are totally out of their depth when it comes to planning a robbery and the very opposite of smart and slick. Much of the comedy is of the `fish out of water' variety, centering on the clear ineptitude of the gang as would-be criminals, as they attempt to transform themselves from professional servitude to professional thievery. This premise yields a number of very funny moments, which I will not spoil by describing here.
The clever casting is spot on, particularly Matthew Broderick as a once high-flying businessman now unemployed and dejected, and the slightly vacant Dev'reaux (Michael Pena). The performance of Eddie Murphy too is cause for optimism, here at his best since his films of the 80s, back to playing a wise-cracking character of the Reggie Hammond (48Hrs)/Billy-Ray Valentine (Trading Places) mould, something he clearly does very well.
Actually, Tower Heist works far better as a comedy than as a heist movie, with the crime distinctly playing second fiddle to the laughs. If I had one major criticism, it would be that the actual heist begins a little too late, some elements of the logistics of which are glossed over or even omitted completely as proceedings become more and more far-fetched. That said, there are some original and exciting moments, one in particular involving dangling a classic Ferrari out of a top storey apartment window while a Thanksgiving Parade is underway on the streets below.
Despite its plot holes, Tower Heist makes for marvellous escapist entertainment, full of energy, wit and with a premise that makes us root for the good guys from the start. 7/10.
The film follows Josh (Ben Stiller) and a small group of employees at a high-rise luxury apartment building who are fired from their jobs after losing their pensions in a scam run by their boss, businessman Arthur Shaw (a wonderfully sleazy Alan Alda), who is under house-arrest by the FBI for fraud. They hatch a plot to recoup the lost cash with a smash and grab raid on Shaw's penthouse suite, guarded by FBI agents, where they believe he may have concealed up to $20 million in cash. To this end, Josh recruits the help of petty criminal Slide (Eddie Murphy), his neighbour and once friend from daycare.
In fact, thankfully Tower Heist is nothing at all like Ocean's Eleven. These men are average Joes; out of a job, down on their luck, and attempting to reclaim what is rightfully theirs, and in this they have the full sympathy of the viewing audience. They are totally out of their depth when it comes to planning a robbery and the very opposite of smart and slick. Much of the comedy is of the `fish out of water' variety, centering on the clear ineptitude of the gang as would-be criminals, as they attempt to transform themselves from professional servitude to professional thievery. This premise yields a number of very funny moments, which I will not spoil by describing here.
The clever casting is spot on, particularly Matthew Broderick as a once high-flying businessman now unemployed and dejected, and the slightly vacant Dev'reaux (Michael Pena). The performance of Eddie Murphy too is cause for optimism, here at his best since his films of the 80s, back to playing a wise-cracking character of the Reggie Hammond (48Hrs)/Billy-Ray Valentine (Trading Places) mould, something he clearly does very well.
Actually, Tower Heist works far better as a comedy than as a heist movie, with the crime distinctly playing second fiddle to the laughs. If I had one major criticism, it would be that the actual heist begins a little too late, some elements of the logistics of which are glossed over or even omitted completely as proceedings become more and more far-fetched. That said, there are some original and exciting moments, one in particular involving dangling a classic Ferrari out of a top storey apartment window while a Thanksgiving Parade is underway on the streets below.
Despite its plot holes, Tower Heist makes for marvellous escapist entertainment, full of energy, wit and with a premise that makes us root for the good guys from the start. 7/10.
Format:DVD
I loved watching this film, great acting and lots of funny moments although their should have been more. Still a really good film, worth watching.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Tower Hesit follows Josh Kovacs (Ben Stiller -Night At The Museum) who is the beloved Building Manager of a High Rollers Redidential style Hotel in the middle of New York, and one of his best Guests, Arthur Shaw (Alan Alda -M*A*S*H) is arrested by FBI Agent Claire Denham (Téa Leoni -Fun With Dick and Jane) for Fraud. And it turned out that Kovacs had given Shaw, a member of the Hotels Boardroom, the power to invest the Employees Pension money, and now it's all gone!
Learning what a piece of work Shaw really is, Kovacs gets angry & gets himself fired along with a couple of the employees. Eventually Kovacs comes up with a plan to get back at Shaw & help all the Employees into the bargain, how ? Well Heist Shaws secret safe of $20 Million. So, he forms an unlikey partnership with co-workers Charlie (Casey Affleck -The Assassination of Jesse James.) , Enrique (Michael Peña -Shooter) & Odessa (Gabourey Sidibe -Precious), as well as evicted tennent Mr. Fitzhugh (Matthew Broderick -Ferris Bueller's Day Off). But it's not long untill they relaise they are out of they're depth, and have to bring in a real Thief, Slide (Eddie Murphy -Beverly Hills Cop). But can they pull it off, & more importantly , get away with it ?!
Overall, For a film with a big well known cast, Tower Heist gets one thing right, where other high profile cast films have failed, The Chemistry. imo the actors came across on screen as their roles intended & didnt look like a bunch of strangers trying to act togher. The story was Good although a little Predictable & some head scratching plot holes, but was very funny in places, and it was obvious this was nothing more than a Good Popcorn Movie. I really liked it & i wont hesitate watching this again in future. Reccomended.
Learning what a piece of work Shaw really is, Kovacs gets angry & gets himself fired along with a couple of the employees. Eventually Kovacs comes up with a plan to get back at Shaw & help all the Employees into the bargain, how ? Well Heist Shaws secret safe of $20 Million. So, he forms an unlikey partnership with co-workers Charlie (Casey Affleck -The Assassination of Jesse James.) , Enrique (Michael Peña -Shooter) & Odessa (Gabourey Sidibe -Precious), as well as evicted tennent Mr. Fitzhugh (Matthew Broderick -Ferris Bueller's Day Off). But it's not long untill they relaise they are out of they're depth, and have to bring in a real Thief, Slide (Eddie Murphy -Beverly Hills Cop). But can they pull it off, & more importantly , get away with it ?!
Overall, For a film with a big well known cast, Tower Heist gets one thing right, where other high profile cast films have failed, The Chemistry. imo the actors came across on screen as their roles intended & didnt look like a bunch of strangers trying to act togher. The story was Good although a little Predictable & some head scratching plot holes, but was very funny in places, and it was obvious this was nothing more than a Good Popcorn Movie. I really liked it & i wont hesitate watching this again in future. Reccomended.
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Lame
A very poor movie.
I watched this on a wet Sunday afternoon and it was even more boring than the weather. Read more
I watched this on a wet Sunday afternoon and it was even more boring than the weather. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Richard B. Cockbain
An enjoyable muddle that can't quite decide if it's a comedy or an...
Never quite funny enough to be a comedy, never quite enough of a caper or an adventure to be anything else, Tower Heist ends up uneasily straddling between the genres. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Benminx
tower heist
what can I say, it was the best laugh we have had for a while, totally believable plot ( yeah really), but a fab watch
Published 1 month ago by Angel
A Comedy with More Cliches than Laughs
The movie follows several staff members at a high-end apartment complex who are used to seeing to their resident's every-need (even before they know it!). Read more
Published 1 month ago by Elk2011
Funny, but not funny enough
Considering the comedic talent cast in this film its suprising that it isn't funnier. However, Tower Heist does have flashes of comedy and the odd hilarious moment. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sam
not bad
I watched this film on a flight from London to New York recently. Desperately trying to kill time, I found a movie that starred Ben Stiller, so assumed it would be so bad it's... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bjh
DVD missing
Bought from Wonderbook. No DVD in case. Second time this has happened with Wonderbook - also same issue with J Edgar.
Published 2 months ago by Bringiton.lenny
Whatever happened to Eddie Murphy?
Eddie Murphy was one of the funniest actors around in the 80's with films like Beverly Hills Cop and 48 Hours, but apart from the Shrek movies he hasn't made a really good film... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. R. W. Graham
the funniest film ever!!!!!
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i recemmend this if not got this dvd!
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i recemmend this if not got this dvd!
i went to cinema and whatched the film and it was hillarius!!!
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Published 2 months ago by Mrs. G. Brown
Almost a turkey, but not quite
Alan Alda shines in this luke warm comedy featuring a bunch of employees trying to reclaim money their boss has stolen from them. Read more
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