1. Huckster

   9

   Have to say this film really exceeded my expectations lots of original angles and ideas plus some gripping action sequences. I like that it peppered the story with light humour here and there, and even though the ending takes a small liberty or two, it is a very satisfying rollercoaster ride. Great directing and strong performances all round I especially liked the behind the scenes elements on the dvd definitely adds to the sense of realism and attention to detail. This had a nice touch of mission impossible mixed into a ledge scenario which naturally offers limited room to move. Overall I loved it. Haven't before referred to other reviewers but Sickdrummer1 you are a genius. Well done.… Expand

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2. Bruce722

   8

   As usual, the idiots known as "movie critics" missed completely. Most of the critics rated this movie incredibly low for some reason that I don't understand. This movie is meant to be a suspenseful thriller/heist movie and it is just that. The acting and cast was solid, the plot was good, and the suspense scenes worked well. Was this movie perfect? Of course not. It definitely wasn't as good as Phone Booth was but it was built in that model and was similarly enjoyable to watch which is ultimately the point in watching movies.… Expand

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3. HomeReviewer

   7

   I was curious to see if this movie could deliver on the plot and performances level, it did so
   sufficiently for me. As in most movies of the genre, especially from Hollywood, you can
   pretty much expect the outcome to be no big surprise. The good guys win; if you dismiss
   every movie for that reason, you will be dismissing most movies from Hollywood. In Man
   On The Ledge, it's the ride from the beginning to the end you should find interesting.
   Anyone who feels queasy looking down from high places will find this movie exciting; if you
   suffer from vertigo, be prepared to be catching your breath in a few scenes. I liked the idea
   of this movie's plot, the lead character Nick Cassidy, an escaped convict, is committing a
   daring heist to prove he was not guilty of that very crime a few years before. Cassidy is
   providing a diversion so his team can execute the heist, and a solid diversion it is.
   Though there aren't big names in the flick, there are experienced actors who deliver performances like the professionals they are. Ed Harris and
   Titus Welliver are such experienced actors whose characters are familiar to us. They have played these roles countless times before; they play
   their bad guy roles just the way we expect them to in this movie. Edward Burns is also playing a relatively familiar good guy role. Sam
   Worthington, who plays lead Nick Cassidy delivers a solid performance as does Jamie Bell in his role as Nick's brother. Genesis Rodriguez is in
   fine form, one you'll not tire of seeing, really. The movie has all the key elements a good heist should have; suspense, twists and turns, all are
   present. If the last couple of movies you watched recently were dramas, Man On The Ledge will be a nice change of pace, so I recommend it on
   that basis. I quite enjoyed it.… Expand

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4. racketracer

   4

   It's a good heist/thriller with Sam Worthington leading the way up until the last fourth of the movie where things start to spiral out of sensibility and control. I truly left the theater thinking that the director should probably work on his finishing touches to an otherwise excitement filled movie. Normal audiences will love the movie much more than critics will as the movie does try to make you laugh a little here and there. Overall, a decent movie to see in the first month of 2012.… Expand

   • Helpful? 1 of 2 users said Yes.

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