by Derek Johnson
Ben Stiller, along with Eddie Murphy and Casey Affleck, leads the charge in Tower Heist, a crime filled comedy about the measures taken to instill revenge. In this universal picture directed by Brett Ratner (who also directed Rush Hour 3 and hit TV series Prison Break), Ben Stiller plays a New York City hotel manager named Josh Kovaks. Casey Affleck plays Charlie, a lower end middle class tenant in Kovaks’ hotel, and Eddie Murphy plays a classic street thug known as Slide.
Kovaks likes to be acquainted with the guests at his prestigious hotel, and he becomes especially acquainted with a wealthy tenant, Arthur Shaw (played by Alan Alda). Alda plays the untrustworthy, greedy financier that should never be trusted. Kovaks asks a favor of Shaw, unknowingly getting himself into more trouble than he can handle.
Through the comical mayhem that has always seemed to follow Stiller in his previous motion pictures (such as Madagascar or Night at the Museum), one thing leads to another, and Kovaks is left jobless; all because of Shaw and his desire for more then he already has. Left with only one choice, Kovaks, along with the help of Charlie and Slide, makes his move and goes after Shaw.
This motion picture was a very nicely directed comedy that keeps the audience on their toes. The three stooges (Stiller, Murphy, and Affleck) were a well planned addition by Ratner that added all sorts of hilarious twists and turns to the already unique, unpredictable plot. A little bit of a surprise was the character played by Murphy; Eddie is known from his previous movies (such as Shrek and Doctor Dolittle) to be the nice, funny guy that people love. This time around, Murphy plays an intimidating New York thug that no one wants to mess with. His comical personality still shows from time to time, but there is a different aura to the amusing actor. Affleck and Stiller do a great job in keeping the movie moving forward, even through a couple rough patches in the beginning.
The 104 minutes of this motion picture are those of hilarious suspense, making this movie a must see film. If given the free time on a weekend or week day, hit the theatres while there is still time. Spend the $7 and go see Tower Heist!
Ben Stiller, along with Eddie Murphy and Casey Affleck, leads the charge in Tower Heist, a crime filled comedy about the measures taken to instill revenge. In this universal picture directed by Brett Ratner (who also directed Rush Hour 3 and hit TV series Prison Break), Ben Stiller plays a New York City hotel manager named Josh Kovaks. Casey Affleck plays Charlie, a lower end middle class tenant in Kovaks’ hotel, and Eddie Murphy plays a classic street thug known as Slide.
Kovaks likes to be acquainted with the guests at his prestigious hotel, and he becomes especially acquainted with a wealthy tenant, Arthur Shaw (played by Alan Alda). Alda plays the untrustworthy, greedy financier that should never be trusted. Kovaks asks a favor of Shaw, unknowingly getting himself into more trouble than he can handle.
Through the comical mayhem that has always seemed to follow Stiller in his previous motion pictures (such as Madagascar or Night at the Museum), one thing leads to another, and Kovaks is left jobless; all because of Shaw and his desire for more then he already has. Left with only one choice, Kovaks, along with the help of Charlie and Slide, makes his move and goes after Shaw.
This motion picture was a very nicely directed comedy that keeps the audience on their toes. The three stooges (Stiller, Murphy, and Affleck) were a well planned addition by Ratner that added all sorts of hilarious twists and turns to the already unique, unpredictable plot. A little bit of a surprise was the character played by Murphy; Eddie is known from his previous movies (such as Shrek and Doctor Dolittle) to be the nice, funny guy that people love. This time around, Murphy plays an intimidating New York thug that no one wants to mess with. His comical personality still shows from time to time, but there is a different aura to the amusing actor. Affleck and Stiller do a great job in keeping the movie moving forward, even through a couple rough patches in the beginning.
The 104 minutes of this motion picture are those of hilarious suspense, making this movie a must see film. If given the free time on a weekend or week day, hit the theatres while there is still time. Spend the $7 and go see Tower Heist!
