Rights holder / Distributor: Imagine Entertainment / Universal Pictures
Tower Heist is a 2011 American crime comedy film directed by Brett Ratner according to the scenario of Ted Griffin и Jeff Nathanson, based on a story created in collaboration with Adam Cooper и Bill College. The main roles are: Ben Stiller и Eddie Murphy, who lead a group of ordinary workers on an unusual plan for revenge against a wealthy con man. The film combines comedy with the tension of a heist story, set in one of the most luxurious residential skyscrapers in New York. Behind the humorous situations lies the theme of people losing their savings to the greed of the powerful.
Josh Kovacs has been managing a prestigious apartment building for years, home to the wealthy and powerful. When billionaire Arthur Shaw, one of the building's most famous residents, is accused of embezzling vast sums of money from his investors, Josh and his colleagues find themselves losing their own retirement savings. Convinced that Shaw is hiding some of the stolen money in his penthouse, Josh is determined to get it back and enlists the help of small-time thief Slide to help the inexperienced group. Their plan seems nearly impossible, but their knowledge of the building proves to be a valuable asset as they begin preparations for the heist.
Brett Ratner builds a dynamic comedy in which the preparation for the crime is as important as the execution itself. The contrast between the inexperienced workers and the professional thief creates numerous comic situations, while the complex security of the building maintains the tension. The script uses the familiar elements of heist films, but refracts them through the perspective of people who never imagined themselves participating in such an operation. At the same time, the story draws attention to financial fraud and the feeling of powerlessness that ordinary people experience when they find themselves victims of those stronger than them.
Ben Stiller plays Josh Kovacs – an organized and responsible manager who is forced to step outside his usual framework. Eddie Murphy is Slide, a petty criminal with experience, confidence, and his own understanding of the rules of the trade. Casey Affleck takes on the role of Charlie, a building employee who joins the risky venture, and Matthew Broderick plays Mr. Fitzhugh – a former financial professional who has fallen into difficulty. Alan Alda builds the character of Arthur Shaw, the wealthy investor whose actions cause the entire conflict. The film also stars Tea Leoni, Michael Peña, Gabourey Sidibe, Stephen McKinley Henderson и Judd Hirsch.
Kinti in the sky is a funny crime comedy about people who decide to get back what they lost when the legal path seems futile. The film relies on the combination of the comedic abilities of Ben Stiller и Eddie Murphy, the group dynamics and the tension surrounding the complex heist. While the story uses familiar genre tropes, the idea of workers who know every nook and cranny of the luxury building gives the adventure its own character. This is a good choice for viewers looking for a light crime story with humor, a risky plan and a clash between ordinary people and the financial elite.
