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Man on a Ledge
2012 102 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.0
Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: Asger Leth
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Description
An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The NYPD dispatch a female police psychologist to talk him down. However, unbeknownst to the police on the scene, the suicide attempt is a cover for the biggest diamond heist ever pulled.
Budget:
$42M
US Gross:
$18.62M
Worldwide:
$46.22M
Starring
Sam Worthington
Actor
Elizabeth Banks
Actor
Jamie Bell
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Man on a Ledge is generally regarded as a competent, fast-paced, and entertaining thriller that serves as a solid one-time watch. While it relies on familiar heist and police-procedural tropes, most viewers find the combination of tension and character dynamics effective enough to overlook its narrative predictability.
| Pacing | The film functions as an engaging, high-tension thriller that effectively maintains momentum from start to finish. | |
| Ending | The final act provides a satisfying, emotionally cathartic resolution for the protagonist’s arc. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Sam Worthington's performance are divided; some find his portrayal of the melancholic, innocent lead compelling, while others perceive his acting as wooden or detached. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as a functional but cliché-ridden patchwork that borrows heavily from established genre films like 'Inside Man' and 'Phone Booth'. | |
| Production | The film's visual presentation and realism draw conflicting reactions; some praise the effective use of height and tension, while others find the premise and execution implausible. |