Tower Heist (Extended Edition) (2,668) IMDb 6.2 1 h 46 min 2011 PG-13. Share. It’s a phoned-in, doing-it-for-the-dough action flick. There's a whole underworld to the New York building scene that exists in the basements that most people are unaware of. Then I went to Nigeria and Mozambique, and they asked if I wanted to go to Haiti. It is not going to make them laugh out loud, but they will probably find some of the stuff to be funny. The twists - there are often many but always at least one - are ingenious and the screenplay is often referred to as "smart" and "cunning." "[70], The New Yorker's Anthony Lane criticized the plot, saying "toss everything you can find, starting with roughly diced plots, into the blender: such appears to be the method behind Tower Heist." Some brief talk about "becoming a prostitute" (for humor purposes). Stiller does actually suffer from Lyme disease, which he contracted a few years ago. Levy singled out Stiller as "well cast" and Sidibe as having "some of the picture's best lines," but gave individual praise to Murphy, saying that he "dominates the second half of the picture," rendering "a joyous performance that recalls his witty, charming, streetwise roles of the 1980s. Up Next. (Cruise found it hysterically funny.) With Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Casey Affleck, Alan Alda. [45] The film was theatrically released on November 4, 2011 in the United States by Universal Pictures and Relativity Media. Mazin accepts on the condition that Josh serve a minimal two-year sentence for car theft. It has an all-star cast as it follows a group of hospitality workers in an apartment complex, who get revenge on a man that defrauded them. "He’ll be great," Stiller tells THR . The group find gold underneath the paint of the Ferrari 250 GT Lusso's hood, realizing that Shaw invested his money in gold, turned it into car parts, and assembled the car to hide the money in plain sight, which is worth about $45 million in total. [59] Tower Heist was released on November 2, 2011, in the United Kingdom and opened in a total of 23 countries, including Germany, Spain, Hong Kong, and India,[53] by November 4, 2011, at a total of 1,948 theaters. He wasn’t even 21. The Tower staff lose all their pensions because Josh gave them to Shaw, who is under house arrest by the FBI for masterminding a Ponzi scheme, embezzling $2 billion. "[64] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gabe the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale. [32], Feeling the original concept was too close to Ocean's Eleven,[13] Ratner attempted to recruit Rush Hour screenwriter Nathanson to perform additional work on the Tower Heist script, but at that time Nathanson was unavailable. Then the crystal we’re Tower Heist (2011) The actual heist of Tower Heist has very justifiable premise: payback! Denham notes the missing car and Shaw's safe and remands him back into federal custody until his real court date for violating his bail by not declaring the latter. The team retrieves the car from the swimming pool of the tower, takes it apart, and sends various parts to Tower employees to compensate for their lost pensions while they split the remaining of the gold for themselves. There was some genuine funny moments, but most of the time it just seemed really absurd. The context it was said in was joking and the writer intentionally put it out there as a real thing.” Stiller does actually suffer from Lyme disease, which he contracted a few years ago.“I got it in Nantucket, Mass., a couple of years ago,” he says. By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic. Stiller was close to his family, so close in fact, that when he experienced an acid trip in his teens, the first person he called was his father — their world was hardly as idyllic as it might appear, especially during the years when his mother wrestled with alcoholism. Two decades after moving to Los Angeles, the actor uprooted his family in December and left L.A. for New York, buying a $10 million duplex in the very Upper West Side building where he grew up and where his parents, comics Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, still live. Instead, two replicas were commissioned, a process which took three months under the supervision of prop master Peter Gelfman. Tower Heist began development as early as 2005, based on an idea by Murphy that would star himself and an all-black cast of comedians as a heist group who rob Trump International Hotel and Tower. [47] The following day, Cinemark Theatres – the third largest cinema chain in the United States[48] – threatened to not show the film at all if Universal proceeded with the test. Using his unrivaled Rolodex, he got the auction under way with an out-of-the-blue call to artist Jeff Koons, who donated an original work that the actor himself then bought. The plot is unreal, especially the part where they try to get the loot out of the top floor. It’s 34 floors straight-up stairs, with two deep elevator pits running down the middle that go … ... Incredibly, yes, Ant-Man is a heist movie. “You can go to Utrecht right now and clarify things with him. TOWER HEIST is expertly written by what may be the two best caper writers working today: Jeff Nathanson of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and Ted Griffin of OCEAN’S ELEVEN. I interviewed everyone from doormen to housekeepers to building managers. "[65] The Hollywood Reporter's Todd McCarthy said that the film is "snappy, well cast and streetwise" but felt that it ignored the "contemporary economic issues at its core." Tower Heist isn t on a par with his most iconic work, but there s certainly a sense of the Murphy we all know and love (from his 80s flicks in particular). It’s a really tough thing.”. The move was announced as a test case, to be conducted only in Atlanta and Portland. Imagine it’s Saturday afternoon and you have an evening party to attend. “I said it flippantly,” he insists. If Jack and Jill and / or Hugo can become surprise $100 million hits and one of the limited releases can become a monster hit, like The King's Speech was able to, then suddenly the box office looks whole lot rosier going into the final month of the year. He criticized Ratner for having the mostly white characters require the aid of a black character for the heist, saying "it's a little embarrassing that they can't conceive of doing this without bailing a black criminal out of jail but cultural sensitivity has never been Ratner's strong suit. Tower Heist is in effect two movies: One belongs to Murphy, the other to the rest of the cast. Unfortunately, few (if any) of these characteristics apply to Brett Ratner's Tower Heist, as sloppy a heist movie as I can remember. Tower Heist became the number two film for the weekend with $24 million, behind Puss in Boots ($34 million),[55][57] with 70% of the audience being over the age of 25—the largest segment, 27%, being over 50[43]—and 56% male. “There were maybe 20, 30 drafts,” Stiller remembers, “and at one time I walked away from it and they had somebody else rewrite it and they were going to do it without me, which was kind of ironic. That parody led to a job as a writer-performer on Saturday Night Live. Universal has given 'Tower Heist' a combo pack release that includes a BD-50, a DVD and your choice of a Digital Copy or and Ultraviolet copy. Tower Heist Movie Review: Once again, thanks omy.sg for the Movie Tickets! They supplement their inexperience by enlisting Josh's childhood friend Slide, a petty criminal, and the tower's maid Odessa Montero, who has locksmith experience. Hostage negotiator Raquel makes initial contact with the Professor. In a remarkable confluence, Tower Heist mirrors, under the comedy, the anger of the Occupy movement that is spreading quickly around the globe: There is no demonization of the wealthy here, but there is rage at inequity, injustice, and the free passes given to the powerful and the connected. Copy link. Murphy's performance was repeatedly singled out, with critics feeling that he displayed a welcome return to the comedic style of his early career. Pinkerton was critical of the script, describing it as "amateur as its crooks: the audience isn't even fully aware of who's in on the job when it kicks off, while other threads are left dangling. Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy lead an all-star cast in Tower Heist, a comedy caper about working stiffs who seek revenge on the Wall Street swindler who stiffed them. Denham and the FBI arrest all the conspirators, but Slide as they walk out the tower. There's a lot going on in Tower Heist. [58][60] The opening weekend saw the film gross $9.5 million – an average of $5,000 per theater – with the largest earnings coming from the United Kingdom ($2.3 million at 416 theaters) where it was the number three film for the weekend, and Spain ($1.6 million at 300 theaters) where it was the number two film. Then it came back around.” He went through the same development hell with Tropic Thunder, the 2008 comedy about a group of actors in a faux boot camp who are forced to become real soldiers. STORY: Stiller’s Production Company Red Hour’s Upcoming Projects  THE FACT AND FICTION ON HIS ‘DISEASE’ — AND DISEASE Quality: Tower Heist is a very funny movie which will appeal to older teenagers. I’m thankful that they were very loving parents. The ensemble cast is rather great, building decent characters with the somewhat thin material, but there's simply too … In addition to the Zoolander sequel there is also a Night at the Museum threequel in the works, for which he says “an idea” is already in place. If Murphy crushes it, there's still hope for a revival. ... there’s not too terribly much of anything interesting to see here. "[66], Roger Ebert awarded the film 2.5 out of 4, saying "This isn't a great heist movie for a lot of reasons, beginning with the stupidity of its heist plan and the impossibility of these characters ever being successful at anything more complex than standing in line," but appreciated that the comedy did not "go heavy on the excremental, the masturbatory and symphonies of four-letter words", calling it "funny in an innocent screwball kind of way. Semlyen said it was "a welcome return to form for Eddie Murphy," but was critical that he is "sorely underused." It’s the overseer. One of the hostages is a crucial part of the thieves' plans. So there is a tower next to Guosan Mall. [24][25][26] The film was originally titled Trump Heist under this concept. [5][29] In late October 2010, the film was finally scheduled for release, being given a November 4, 2011, release date. It consists of 22 tracks with a runtime of 40 minutes.[44]. “If they’d made Heist responsibly and for less money, an opening weekend of $25 million wouldn’t have been that bad,” says the agent. Why Is Funnyman Ben Stiller Not Laughing? [38] Sections of the building were recreated on closed green screen sets for some of the film's visual effects. Shopping. Read the full cover story in the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Debruge felt that the opening 40 minutes were "a dull blue-collar drama populated entirely by stereotypes," and while the film "picks up some much-needed momentum" with the actual heist, the "resolution feels rushed." When a group of hard working guys find out they've fallen victim to a wealthy business man's Ponzi scheme, they conspire to rob his high-rise residence. Stiller noted that he’s turned down the offer to host the Academy Awards a few times. Ratner developed the project for two and a half years, initially running with co-star Eddie Murphy‘s idea, centered on a cast of all African-American comedians, before taking it in a different direction because the script was too much like Ocean’s Eleven. FULL COVER STORY: Why Is Funnyman Ben Stiller Not Laughing? (Official Music) Nas Ft. Rick Ross - Its A Tower Heist Prod By: Salaam Remi (Video) 2011 - Duration: 2:55. divisions820 2,851 views There’s Tower Heist, mildly amusing, affable and forgettable. In an exclusive interview conducted — both on the set of his upcoming comedy Neighborhood Watch and during an art auction he organized to benefit Haiti — the actor discusses his unlikely comedic public persona (“I wanted to be a serious filmmaker,” he says, citing Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese as role models), and the things that drive the entertainment powerhouse now that he’s in his 40s. Too much. But don’t look for another Fockers movie; Stiller says there are no plans for a fourth. The film's soundtrack album and musical score was composed by Christophe Beck and produced by Jake Monaco and was released on November 1, 2011 by Varèse Sarabande, Back Lot Music and Colosseum Records. “The movie still wouldn’t have been a hit because it isn’t a good enough movie, but they wouldn’t have gotten hurt. Info. The Gallows Tower Heist 2 by Andrew Shields “Of course not,” Terrik said as he leaned back. [40] The burglary itself takes place during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, requiring the crew to film parts of the actual parade itself, and then recreate the event one week later for further filming. Ratner instead hired Griffin, a writer on the Ocean's Eleven remake. 1. Slide attempts to betray the team by reaching the safe ahead of them and taking all of the money for himself, having tricked Odessa into giving him lessons. [33] On his research, Nathanson said "It was informative, to say the least, to speak with the people who work in these buildings. He can now be found all over the web as one of the famous people who suffers from that illness. “I went on this trip to Uganda for Save the Children. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise going to the cast, including Broderick, Leoni, and Stiller. I watched and personally enjoyed it. Universal brings Tower Heist onto Blu-ray with a sharp looking 1080p high-def transfer. An FBI agent investigating Shaw's case, Claire Denham, suggests to Josh that Shaw has concealed $20 million as a reserve, and that he should steal it. He writes (Tropic Thunder, Zoolander), directs (Reality Bites, The Cable Guy), produces (through his Fox-based Red Hour Films) and, of course, acts — often receiving a salary in the $15 million to $20 million range — as he did in Universal’s Tower Heist, which opens Nov. 4. In newest issue of The Hollywood Reporter, executive editor, features Stephen Galloway gets up close and personal with Tower Heist star Ben Stiller. The site's critics consensus reads: "Tower Heist is a true Brett Ratner joint: little brains to this caper, but it's fun fluff, exciting to watch, and showcases a welcome return to form for Eddie Murphy. Lane lamented that "the notion of a theft from the thieves – from those who are lapped in lofty, screw you wealth – is a tempting one right now, but Tower Heist passes the buck. Zea decided to use modern-classic reproduction designs by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Francis Bacon, Cy Twombly, and Andy Warhol. "[71] Variety's Peter Debruge was also critical, saying the film "goes wonky on the way to the bank, due to its lackluster pacing and shortage of the qualities that typically earn stars Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy their paychecks – namely, laughs." And the second you have kids, you become much more empathetic toward your parents, because you realize how difficult it is.”, PHOTOS: The Hollywood Reporter Cover Stories, THE ACTOR’S UNDYING COMMITTMENT TO HAITI Screen Rant's Kofi Outlaw Reviews Tower Heist. That’s what me and my expert friend broke into. HOW COLLEGE AND CRUISE LED TO HIS ‘SNL’ JOB Tower Heist is proof that you shouldn’t necessarily prejudge a film on the track record of its director alone. "[69] Time Out New York's David Fear gave it 2 out of 5 stars, saying "one nail-biting moment and some much-missed Murphy mouthiness won't keep you from feeling like you're the one being ripped off. [60], Tower Heist was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in the United States on February 21, 2012. The film had an ensemble cast of Ben Stiller as Joh, Cassey Affleck as Charlie, Michael Pena as Enrique, and Gabourey Sidibe as Odessa who were staff at an apartment building who lost their retirement fund in a scam by businessman Arthur Shaw played by Alan Aida. ‘Tower Heist’ starred Ben Stiller as the manager of an apartment building, who, with the assistance of a small-time thief played by Eddie Murphy, leads the staff of the building in a robbery on a corrupt Wall Street billionaire (Alan Alda) who embezzled their pensions. In this “Occupy Wall Street” age, pitting the working class against the super rich is a topical theme. Ratner continued to develop the idea into what would eventually become Tower Heist, with Murphy later rejoining the production. The Professor recruits a young female robber and seven other criminals for a grand heist, targeting the Royal Mint of Spain. Levy said "What makes the picture... work is not its plot, which is overly familiar and utterly implausible, but the socio-psychological dynamics that prevail among the [characters]." [7], Tower Heist received two NAACP Image Award nominations, for Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for Eddie Murphy. “I definitely regret saying it because it’s not true. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. But doing so has eluded him so far, and it gnaws at him. The team intercepts him at Shaw's apartment, and during the ensuing altercation, they break down a false wall, revealing Shaw's safe, which turns out to be empty. ‘ZOOLANDER,’ ‘NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM’ AND THE FOCKERS: WHAT’S NEXT? As Pixar and the Ocean's movies and some other truly good popcorn has taught us, there's a way to be everything to everybody and actually be good too. WHY HE LEFT LOS ANGELES FOR NEW YORK Under his watchful eye, nothing goes undetected. In the paddy wagon, Josh reveals to Shaw that he found the ledger. Tower Heist review. With Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Casey Affleck, Alan Alda. [13] In post-production, Universal decided to film a new scene for the ending that would feature a reunion between Stiller and Murphy's characters. He showed it to everyone who’d see it — even Cruise, years later, when he met him on the set of The Firm. [42] Sidibe and Murphy performed the only improvised scene, in which they are cracking a safe together. 2 When a group of hard working people at a high-rise building find out they've fallen victim to one of the resident's Ponzi scheme, they conspire to rob him of … The story will pick up 10 years after the first film left off and, Derek’s “School For Kids Who Can’t Read Good” has been destroyed, leaving him in charge of its pupil. [61], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 68% based on reviews from 200 critics, with an average rating of 6.20/10. By the end of the auction, he’d raised more money than any celebrity helping Haiti. I’m symptom-free now, but Lyme doesn’t ever leave your system. Denham informs Josh that Shaw is scheduled to attend court on Thanksgiving during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to avoid publicity, so Josh and his team decide to break into Shaw's apartment then. Tower Heist Trailer 2 Official (HD) Watch later. Debruge echoed praise for Murphy, calling his performance "a welcome return to the comic's irreverent, '80s-era persona," and lamenting his limited screen-time. Soon after, he was given his own comedy series by MTV, then another by Fox — each killed after one season, though the second won him an Emmy for writing. The studio declined to pay the additional money and the scene was not shot. I don’t.”. The modified script reminded Ratner of the Ocean's Eleven remake, a project he had developed but for which he was unavailable due to his commitment to directing Rush Hour 2. This research gave Griffin the idea for Shaw's possessing a vehicle in his apartment, which Grazer and Ratner eventually decided would be a rare 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso which once belonged to Steve McQueen. There's a chance The Muppets will match Megamind while Tower Heist should top Due Date. Unreal Movie Review: Tower Heist. [5][26] The project remained in development for a period of years but Ratner remained committed to the project, having enjoyed the heist films of the 1970s including The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, The Hot Rock, and The Anderson Tapes,[29] turning down the opportunity to direct other films such as Horrible Bosses, which he instead produced. “I’m a New Yorker at heart I wanted to change it up a little bit,” he says. In other words, Tower Heist is the cinematic version of a Trump property: overblinged, eye-catching, and essentially tacky. Tower Heist. The replicas then received additional reinforcement for filming purposes from Steve Kirshoff and the special effects crew. Lane called the characters "unlikable people" but offered praise to Broderick, saying he "underplays [the character] so well." Quality: Tower Heist is a very funny movie which will appeal to older teenagers. [29] As the script began to be finalized, Murphy was drawn back into the much changed project after being informed of Stiller's participation, with Murphy being offered the role of Slide. Zing. Semlyen praised Alda, saying that it is his "smarm offensive that turns out to be the primary pleasure. 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The film had an ensemble cast of Ben Stiller as Joh, Cassey Affleck as Charlie, Michael Pena as Enrique, and Gabourey Sidibe as Odessa who were staff at an apartment building who lost their retirement fund in a scam by businessman Arthur Shaw played by Alan Aida. Tower Heist as the title implies was a heist film involving a high rise building. He loved the concept, read the script and immediately said, “I’m in!” But he had little control over Heist, which he didn’t produce; indeed, Ratner says that when he showed Stiller the finished film, he didn’t even ask for any changes — one of several things about Stiller that surprised him. 1 Spot for Second Straight Weekend to Jump $100 Mil", "Nab the 'Tower Heist' Blu-ray/DVD this February", "Miss Bala / Tower Heist / The Silence: reviews", "A tricky way to hide and steal two tons of gold", "2012 NAACP Image Award Film And TV Nominations", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tower_Heist&oldid=1021897102, Films about the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. She shows them Shaw's ledger and tells them she will turn it over in exchange for everyone's freedom. [26] Nathanson then came aboard the project and performed the final rewrites to Griffin's screenplay in October 2010,[5][11][26] adding "the obstacles, complexities and specificities of the characters. In other words, Tower Heist is the cinematic version of a Trump property: overblinged, eye-catching, and essentially tacky. [46] The move met with criticism from cinema chains over concern that the test and any further future implementation would impact ticket sales. 5) Although the cast of Tower Heist wasn't Murphy's first choice, they still have good chemistry. "[9] The film was theatrically released on November 4, 2011 in the United States by Universal Pictures where it earned $152.9 million[4] worldwide on a budget of $75–85 million.[4][5]. Though there are some minor leaps in logic and Casey Affleck's performance comes off as slightly annoying Tower Heist has some fresh twists and turns and is a fun way to spend a couple of hours. If you're seeking escape, you'll get it from TOWER HEIST. The world premiere of Tower Heist took place on October 24, 2011 at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City. I shant detail the specifics, but there is between a difference a ludicrous but amusing heist, and a simply unimaginative heist hiding behind the “comedy” label to excuse a lack of imagination and illogic. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. No Sex, implied sex only (on regular theatrical dvd Version). Murphy refused to return unless he was paid a further $500,000 on top of his $7.5 million salary. [37] Zea populated the apartment with an assortment of art pieces to represent Shaw's status, based on specific artists and works that Ratner suggested. If nothing else, this is a film that has a strong supporting cast, including actors like Alan Alda, Michael Peña, Téa Leoni, Casey Affleck, Judd Hirsch, and "Bueller" himself, Matthew Broderick. “But it’s very important to me. It's fascinating. Tower Heist is proof that you shouldn’t necessarily prejudge a film on the track record of its director alone. Tower Heist is a 2011 American heist comedy film directed by Brett Ratner and written by Ted Griffin and Jeff Nathanson, based on a story by Bill Collage, Adam Cooper and Griffin. Directed by Brett Ratner. This comedy is a great if you need some laughter after a day of stress. "[34], Filming began in November 2010, taking place entirely in New York City[35] on a budget of $85 million ($75 million after tax rebates). A solid heist movie with likeable, realistic characters and some witty dialogue. The twists - there are often many but always at least one - are ingenious and the screenplay is often referred to as "smart" and "cunning." Tower Heist is a true Brett Ratner joint: little brains to this caper, but it's fun fluff, exciting to watch, and showcases a welcome return to form for Eddie Murphy. Despite creating a laugh-out-loud legacy with hit films like "Meet the Parents," "Zoolander" and "Tropic Thunder," the actor-director-writer-producer shows THR his very serious, private side in a far ranging discussion on acting, illness, family, a teenage acid trip and his commitment to Haiti. Tower Heist is a 2011 American heist comedy film directed by Brett Ratner, written by Ted Griffin and Jeff Nathanson, based on a story by Bill Collage, Adam Cooper and Griffin and starring Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck, Alan Alda, Matthew Broderick, Judd Hirsch, Téa Leoni, Michael Peña, and Gabourey Sidibe. The story will pick up 10 years after the first film left off and, Derek’s “School For Kids Who Can’t Read Good” has been destroyed, leaving him in charge of its pupil. It’s indicative of Stiller’s single-mindedness that, even at this early stage of his career, when he was struggling to make a living, he chose to leave SNL after five episodes because it wouldn’t allow him to make the short films he dreamed of. BEN’S BUCKS: $5.1 BILLION WORLDWIDE GROSS AND EARNS $15-20 MILLION A MOVIE Zea created an amalgamation of the elements she saw during her research to create a sophisticated lobby design for the tower. The ensemble cast is rather great, building decent characters with the somewhat thin material, but there's simply too … And there are two heists in it! [4] Pre-release audience tracking in the United States indicated that the film had strong awareness among males of all ages, followed by older women. 7.tower heist Tower Heist follows the life of Josh Kovacs (played by Ben Stiller) a manager of an upscale NYC apartment complex known as ‘The Tower’. 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