
Man on a Ledge
2012, Mystery and thriller/Crime, 1h 42m
160 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Uninspired acting and preposterous plotlines defuse Man on a Ledge's mildly intriguing premise. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Nick Cassidy
Lydia Spencer
Joey Cassidy
Mike Ackerman
Angie
David Englander
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Critic Reviews for Man on a Ledge
All Critics (160) | Top Critics (48) | Fresh (51) | Rotten (109)
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There's a professional slickness about the proceedings and it entertains for most of the time.
February 3, 2012 | Full Review… -
It doesn't spend enough time on its ledge to be the definitive 'jumper' movie the title promises, but it's a hoot if approached in the proper mood.
February 3, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
A joyfully silly thriller that won't win any awards for subtlety, but it already knows that.
February 3, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Man On a Ledge might look like another preposterous heist thriller, but it's really a topical wish-fulfilment fantasy, in which the common man gets sweet revenge on the unscrupulous wealthy elite.
February 3, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
The ledge gives Worthington a run for his money. The giddy thrill of the story - perched high above the milling genre stereotypes - was grounded long ago.
February 2, 2012 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
Strictly for acrophobes with masochism.
February 2, 2012 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Man on a Ledge
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Mar 09, 2016First of all even though the idea was pretty good it is so over the top and not really necessary and the more the film goes on the more silly it gets, The acting wasn't great and the ending was pretty poor, But it gets three stars for trying something different.Jamie C Super Reviewer
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Jul 23, 2013The film offers quite an unusual and whacky promise, which is also the biggest flaw of the plot. Due to the fact that the idea of combinding a suicide attempt & a bank heist in a closey woven tale, there are only so many places the climax and solution of this film can go and that makes it pretty uninteresting to follow the film, once you have puzzled out what it is all about (which happens after 20 minutes into the film). The rest is just waiting for the plot to unravel, littered with cliches and mediocre (at best ) filmmaking. Alas, the performances (apart from Ed Harris of course) are not enough to carry the thin thrills and some are bordering on the abysmal (Sedgwick as Usual and Welliver is pain to behold). I also dislike when films cast so many female roles in unrealistic roles just to fulfil the Hollywood quota. So there is a tough female cop AND a super cool female thief (yeah right, this is not an Anime series you know). Anyhow, an average thriller, without the thrills, unremarkable and soon to be forgot, if it isn't already.Henrik S Super Reviewer
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Jun 30, 2013In "Man on a Ledge," Nick Cassidy(Sam Worthington), a disgraced NYPD detective, takes the opportunity of a fight with his brother Joey(Jamie Bell) at their father's funeral to escape from custody. Nick's next move is to check into a swanky midtown hotel, order an expensive room service meal and then go stand out on the ledge. Detective Jack Dougherty(Ed Burns) is the first on the scene but it is Detective Lydia Mercer(Elizabeth Banks) that he really wants to talk to, threatening that if she does not show up in thirty minutes he will jump. Which might be a little tricky considering the hangover she is currently nursing. And this is all before Nick starts hearing voices... To be fair, "Man on the Ledge" is far from perfect, as it should have kept Nick's identity hidden for longer. That's not to mention a grievously miscast Elizabeth Banks in a key role when Maria Bello would have been an inspired choice instead. Admittedly, I have a weakness for movies like this which start with a single incident leading to something much larger and at least this is honest enough to reference better movies that might have inspired it. Plus, it keeps things relatively moving, fun and contained, cleaning up any stray details it might have otherwise left behind while having a couple of things to stay about the class struggle in New York City and how the police might fit in.Walter M Super Reviewer
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Apr 21, 2013What this is: Cheap thrills, good entertainment. What this goes with: Popcorn. Keeping this is mind, this is very decent fun. Solid mainstream fare.Ina S Super Reviewer
Man on a Ledge Quotes
Mike Ackerman: | Women jump for love. Men.... we jump for money! |
Mike Ackerman: | Women jump for love. Men... we jump for money! |
Lydia Mercer: | I suppose that's a family heirloom |
Lydia Mercer: | I suppose that's a family heirloom? |
Joey Cassidy: | It is now |
Joey Cassidy: | It is now. |
Angie: | You don't want to know everything. Nobody does. |
Joey Cassidy: | Sure I do. |
Angie: | Boyfriends? Girlfriends? Best sex of my life? |
Joey Cassidy: | Well, obviously. |
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