Tower Heist

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Starring: Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller
Supporting actors: Matthew Broderick, Casey Affleck, Téa Leoni, Gabourey Sidibe, Michael Pena, Alan Alda, Judd Hirsch
Directed by: Brett Ratner
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Captions and Subtitles: Details
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for language and sexual content
ASIN: B0071MV540 (Rental) and B0071MUR26 (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: Feburary 21, 2012
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for language and sexual content
  • Production Company: Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Relativity Media, Rat Entertainment
  • Filming Locations: Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA | Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Goldwater Memorial Hospital - One Main Street, Roosevelt Island, East River, New York City, New York, USA | New York, USA | Toys R Us, Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

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3.4 out of 5 stars
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3.4 out of 5 stars
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“ Although we did enjoy watching the movie once we will probably not watch it again. ” David Bower  |  55 reviewers made a similar statement
“ This movie is very funny. ” GreatMovieCriticForever  |  51 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Good job Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy & Matthew Broderick (Casey Affleck is ADORABLE as usual)! ” HomeSchoolHop  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
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45 of 51 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, fast, and clever! October 19, 2011
By scot16897 VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
Just got back from a sneak preview of this film, and it was a blast!

The story revolves around the employees and residents of an exclusive, high-rise New York tower. When one of the residents, a wealthy Wall Street tycoon (played brilliantly by Alan Alda), is arrested for embezzling, the employees learn that they have lost their pensions and savings, all of which were given over as "investments." Several of them hatch a scheme to recoup their losses, and then everything goes haywire.

The cast is terrific. Ben Stiller plays the understated, very likeable building manager. Eddie Murphy is the funniest he's been in years as Slide, a small time criminal the employees turn to for help. The rest of the cast is very strong, including Matthew Broderick, Casey Affleck, Gabourey Sidibe, and more.

Everyone is in fine form, and director Brett Ratner finds the balance of fun and thrills he's been missing since at least Rush Hour 2.

There are twists you don't see coming, lots of laugh out loud moments, and the story is very timely, in light of the Bernie Madoff scandal and public dissatisfaction with Wall Street in general.

Go see this! Seriously!
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars WHAT AN ENSEMBLE CAST MOVIE SHOULD BE November 7, 2011
By Chris Kennison VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
How can you go wrong with a movie that has a central premise in which Derek Zoolander, Ferris Bueller, Axel Foley and Precious rob Hawkeye from M*A*S*H*? Honestly, you can't. "Tower Heist" is what a movie with an ensemble cast is supposed to be. It is constantly interesting, always moving with twists and turns, a great script and laughs throughout that don't insult your intelligence.

"Tower Heist" is about a group of employees that maintain, run and devote their lives to a collection of upper-crust socialites in a downtown Manhattan high-rise residence. At the top of this high-rise is Arthur Shaw (Alan Alda) who lives a life of spoil and wealth. Shaw can quite simply be compared to the likes of Bernie Madoff, which is another reason why this movie may hit home with some, and is most definitely a lot of the inspiration for the movie's plot. So when Shaw is exposed for milking people of their life savings and retirement funds, the employees of the Tower's lives come crashing down.

"Tower Heist" has more entertainment value, fun and creativity than any of the newer "Oceans" movies and much of that comes from the band of unlikely misfits that choose to embark on a life of crime; the newly fired tower manager feels responsible, the wimpy divorcee who is being kicked from the tower with his new home, a box, in hand, the former BK (Burger King) employee and the expected father who has no money to support his coming family.

"Heist" benefits from its ability to stay home and realistic. Even when things get crazy, the movie stays feasible and that is the most enjoyable thing about it. The creators could have gotten silly, like some of Stiller's movies, but they didn't. They kept things real and that made you feel like you could be in their shoes at anytime. Someday when your bottom falls out, you may have to resort to the same things.

Also, remember when Eddie Murphy was funny? Like, really funny? I'm going to go all the way back to the late 80s with "Harlem Nights" and "Coming to America". Well, "Tower Heist" has `that' Eddie Murphy; the attitude Eddie Murphy and the change on a dime Eddie Murphy, the "banana in my tailpipe" Eddie Murphy.

"Tower Heist" is a movie that will challenge your mind, make you laugh and give you a little bit taste of how it feels to stand up for yourself, even if we don't always get to do that in our own lives. At least we can watch a bunch of great comedians in a really good movie do it.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny and exciting. November 9, 2011
By Robert G. Splaine Jr.
Format:DVD
A Bernie Madoff- like character at a swanky New York high-rise is accused of losing or swindling the life savings of the staff. A few of them hatch a scheme to steal $20m that he is suspected of hiding. Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller bring their considerable talents to this action-comedy, making it both funny and exciting. The film combines clever comedy with some intense action sequences to bring the audience to the edge of their seats while laughing at the same time. This one was well-done.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars very funny movie,
This is an adult movie, language, and adult sex language. but very funny. It follows the typical Ben Stiller type of movie. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Andrew Timmer
3.0 out of 5 stars iWatchMike.com Review
Not going to lie - when I first saw this trailer I was like, "Nope. Don't wanna see it. I'm not feeling Eddie Murphy's role in this one. Read more
Published 7 days ago by mikethemovieguy
1.0 out of 5 stars none
i would have liked to.be able to watch them but as they have a code . and the code is set for the usa . and Canada . Read more
Published 9 days ago by Paul l Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
I love this movie. It is very funny.This movie was fun to watch and had some great laughs. Would recommend for anyone to watch.
Published 13 days ago by Chanise
5.0 out of 5 stars Ben Stiller
It was a great movie and even better again. Of course it is so much better on a big screen but it was still very enjoyable
Published 17 days ago by Shari Piscitelli
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good story.
This movie was fun to watch and had some laughs. Would recommend for interesting evening. Most was sutible for children over 13.
Published 23 days ago by Marie
4.0 out of 5 stars Twister
A rental at first. Bought afterwards. Interesting and entertaining. The characters play diferent rolls than I had seen before i.e. Alan Alda, Eddie Murphy etc. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C6
5.0 out of 5 stars Tower Heist
This was a very good movie. One that I would watch over and over. I would also give it as a gift.
Published 1 month ago by Rita S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Action and Cast!
So nice to see Eddie Murphy back in action and lovin life! I love these types of action/comedies and look foward to more by these directors.
Published 1 month ago by Lisa C.
3.0 out of 5 stars very funny
Everyone in this movie is hilarious. Altogether has the makings of a classic comedy, but for some reason just ends up being "just ok". Read more
Published 2 months ago by Richard
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