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In Sing Sing Correctional Facility, the ex-cop Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) is informed that his appeal was denied by the court. When his father dies, Nick has authorization to go to the funeral escorted by two policemen. However, he has a fight with his estranged brother Joey Cassidy (Jamie Bell) and Nick subdues the police officers and escape.

Nick lodges at the 21st floor of the Roosevelt Hotel in New York and he goes to the ledge through the window and threatens to jump on the floor, attracting a crowd on the street. The negotiator Lydia Mercer (Elizabeth Banks) is assigned to convince the unknown jumper to give up of his intention. Meanwhile Joey and his girlfriend Angela Maria 'Angie' Lopez (Genesis Rodriguez) breaks in the jewelry owned by the powerful David Englander (Ed Harris). Nick claims innocence to Lydia and asks her to give more time to him since he will prove that he is innocent. Lydia believes that Nick is honest or lunatic and decides to investigate his information.

"Man on a Ledge" is an entertaining action-thriller with a great cast. The story has the usual plot holes and unrealistic situations, but that is the funniest part of this type of movie. The unknown Genesis Rodriguez is a very beautiful actress and my advice to the readers is to disregard the bad reviews and enjoy this good film. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "À Beira do Abismo" ("On the Edge of the Abyss")

Okay, I didn't know what to expect when I watched this. And, after about fifteen minutes, the jury was still out. A man, played by Sam Worthington, climbs out onto a hotel ledge and threatens to jump. We don't know why yet. Hopefully we will. So I watched on.

I guess the closest film like this was probably Phone Booth, i.e. it's primarily set in one, very public, location. However, Man on a Ledge is definitely different. Without giving too much away, the 'man' is on a mission and there are enough different locations in and around the building to hopefully not bore the viewer. There's action, conspiracies, baddies and everything you'd probably expect.

Basically, it's a thriller and not a bad one at that. I didn't expect to like it. I'm not a fan of Sam Worthington generally and I thought the 'on a ledge' idea was a bit gimmicky and couldn't see where they were going to go with it.

Now, on reflection, I'm glad I didn't know too much about the plot. I was pleasantly surprised.

Not a classic, but certainly good enough to entertain (although you may have to suspend your disbelief to fully appreciate it - there were parts that may not quite have happened that way in real life - the heroes were pretty lucky in places, but isn't that why we watch films?).

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was looking forward to see this movie since i saw the trailers and now that I have seen.

I thought it even better then it thought t be.

This movie had me on edge of seat thought the movie, I had no idea what going to happen next.

There was some very good tense scenes in this movie that really got me of seat and shouting at the TV.

There were some really good twist and turns in this movie that I didn't see coming at all.

I Thought the acting was really good from the whole cast and Extras too.

I expected a good movie but ended up seeing a great movie

8/10

As you'd expect, "Man on a Ledge" is a Swiss-cheese plotted heist and "prove his innocence" movie but taken as just that, it's quite an enjoyable movie. I suppose after having seen enough of these kinds of movies, I shouldn't expect perfection in how every plot thread is tied up since very few movies manage it. However, what the movie does excellently is setup the plot and build up the situation perfectly. Just starting as a literal man on a ledge, we see subtle layers added until we get this full on crescendo of diamond heists, negotiators, cops, convicts, bad guys, good guys all happening on in a single block in New York. So, given that you're willing to suppress your tingling plot-hole sense, it can be an enjoyable movie.

The cast is quite good and the acting and tension is par for the course. The leads Sam Worthington and Elizabeth Banks do a great job. Seeing Worthington as an ex-NY cop, ex-convict and Banks as a negotiator/psychologist with a past is surprising on paper but they manage to pull it off very well. However, Jamie Bell is one of the heist-team but his opposite who plays Angie make for some cringe-worthy comedy, like some Sofia Vergara slapstick in the middle of a tense situation. Ed Harris looks emaciated but equally sinister as the villain and there are a host other minor NY characters.

I can hear the Hollywood pitch for the movie in my head, "it's like The Negotiator combined with The Italian Job but happens in NY and instead of a hostage situation we have a jumper." And, essentially it's just that – a movie that heavily recalls other movies from the past except perhaps for the man on ledge. On a side note, it seems that every NY movie nowadays has a reference to the OWS movement and what a typical OWS protester might look like.

The movie is at its best when it clamors for our hero who desperate and is fighting all odds to clear his name as he shouts from his ledge, "I am innocent and this is my retrial." The movie is at its worst when it's ungainly roping in all the plot threads it cast out but can't seem to put it together. Overall, it's a good enough movie for people who like these kinds of movies. If you've caught yourself bitterly berating the many plot holes in heist movies, maybe this isn't for you.

A distinguish gentleman checks into a hotel with a view, has a nice meal and before dessert arrives climbs out on the ledge. But why? The thriller Man on the Ledge takes you on a journey into a man who seeks to capture his innocence in crime he did not commit. We learn the jumper is a former cop and ex-con, Nick Cassidy (Sam, Worthington) who takes a leap of faith to clear his name fortunately police psychologist Lydia Mercer (Elizabeth Banks) sweeps in to unlock a forgotten past. Man on the Ledge is a suspense filled thriller that will keep you on edge for the truth of this twisted tale.

This movie has a good story with not too much violence or profanity. It kept my interest and has some good special effects.

Don't be put off by the rather boring title, this is a quirky little movie that works quite well and will give acrophobics a dizzying run for their money.

I have to say that I figured a movie in which the plot revolves around some guy on a ledge would be relatively slow paced. However the film is in fact surprisingly fast-paced with the viewer largely unaware of the underlying plot even as our man steps out on to his ledge.

The characters and their parts in the plot are revealed as we go, with plenty to keep the viewer on the edge of their seat as our disgraced ex-cop dangles precariously on his ledge.

The revelations come thick and fast, and at one point you may well be asking yourself whether there are actually any good cops in this movie (luckily for our "jumper", there are!).

There is one really good action scene/stunt in the movie which is difficult to describe without ticking the "spoiler" box so I will leave you to discover what was for me the best jaw-dropping moment of the film.

And just in case anyone reading this review has already watched the movie and was wondering, Genesis Rodriguez stripping down to her underwear was my second best jaw-dropper scene (sad, I know!)

Not an epic but a nevertheless entertaining movie that is well worth watching, and there is even a nice little twist towards the end.

If you only hear about "Man on a Ledge", it might sound like a typical action flick. However, it's nothing of the sort. There is limited action but a lot of suspense. Sam Worthington plays a man standing on the ledge of a New York hotel. It turns out that this action is related to his past, and that in another building, there is something equally important going on.

The absence of explosions certainly strengthens the movie. Some of the neatest scenes are those in the ducts, many of them as tense as what's happening on the ledge. Overall, Ed Harris's character is the perfect representation of the sorts of people who crashed the economy four years ago. A really interesting movie. And if I may say so, Génesis Rodríguez is a REAL looker! Also starring Kyra Sedgwick, Elizabeth Banks and Jamie Bell (Tintin in "The Adventures of Tintin").

'MAN ON A LEDGE': Three Stars (Out of Five)

Sam Worthington stars in this action thriller about an ex-cop turned escaped con threatening to commit suicide by jumping from a Manhattan hotel room while a diamond heist is going on in the building next door. The film costars Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, Ed Harris, Edward Burns, Anthony Mackie, Kyra Sedgwick and the gorgeous Genesis Rodriguez (also seen recently in the Will Ferrell comedy 'CASA DE MI PADRE'). It was directed by Asger Leth and written by Pablo F. Fenjves. Despite a good cast the film is just mediocre entertainment; it has an interesting premise but does little with it.

Worthington plays Nick Cassidy, an ex-cop framed for a crime he didn't commit; stealing a diamond from David Englander (Harris). He breaks out of prison and flees to a Manhattan hotel where he threatens to commit suicide. Cassidy requests Detective Lydia Mercer (Banks), a police psychologist, to negotiate with. As Mercer tries to talk Cassidy down a diamond heist is being conducted in the building next door by Nick's brother Joey Cassidy (Bell).

The movie is interesting at first but how it plays out is a little less than thrilling. The directing is adequate at best and the screenplay is lacking involvement. Worthington, Banks, Bell and the rest do the best with their parts though and it's nice to see Worthington continue to branch out a little. The film is forgettable but a little more than mildly entertaining.

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The story of a man wanting to prove his innocence frantically is not new. But how this film does to show it is truly novel and unexpected but quite fascinating. Its premise fuels the mounting suspense and excitement.

What's also interesting in a good way is that the viewer is clueless as to what is going on with Nick Cassidy on the ledge until midway through. Plot development is great.

Sam Worthington is completely convincing in his portrayal as ex-cop and escaped convict. Ditto the other illustrious actors who provide the necessary heft to an unusual story.

Engaging script and the action scenes engage the viewer. Never a dull moment. One should watch this film for the adrenalin boost it gives the viewer.

You can say this much about Asger Leth's 2012 crime-thriller "Man on a Ledge": it really is about a man on a ledge.

Ex-New York City cop Nick Cassidy (the always watchable Sam Worthington) has just escaped from prison, after doing two years for a crime he didn't commit. After masterminding the breakout that sets the movie in motion, he winds up at Manhattan's famed Roosevelt Hotel, dines on an (apparent) last meal of champagne and lobster, calmly opens a window, and climbs out onto the ledge of the building's 21st floor.

Hold on, stop the presses! A crowd of gawkers inevitably forms on the streets below, eagerly waiting for Nick to take the plunge into oblivion. But things become complicated when it's soon revealed that there may be a lot more to Nick's scheme than a mere death wish. When New York City's finest arrive on the scene to try to talk him down, he insists on only talking to a disgraced alcoholic police negotiator named Lydia Mercer (Elizabeth Banks, whose troubled character appears to be a nursing a hang-over) - because Nick believes that they both have something in common with each other, in that they both know what it's like to have the whole world turn its back on them just when they needed help the most.

That's just the first of many whoppers in a movie that has many and never really ceases to surprise as far as "white-knuckle" Hollywood thrillers go, and "Man on a Ledge," in its own uniquely preposterous way, earns the title of a genuine "white-knuckle" thriller that keeps you watching - no matter how preposterous things may seem - and thoroughly on the edge of your seat.

Nick's plan isn't just a mere spectacle to garner media attention to help prove his innocence, but it's also doubling as a carefully orchestrated heist of a $40 million diamond belonging to corrupt hotel mogul David Englander (Ed Harris) that also involves his younger brother Joey (Jamie Bell) and Joey's cheeky main squeeze Angela (Genesis Rodriguez). And as the movie progresses, Lydia and her skeptical former partner Jack Doughtery (Edward Burns) begin seeing for themselves the holes in the official story regarding Nick's presumed guilt by the courts and soon find themselves fighting on his side along with him, as well.

"Man on a Ledge" does have a bit of contemporary relevance going on during its proceedings, with its script that was expertly authored by Pablo F. Fenjves. Immediately following the revelation of Nick's plight and the assembling of the masses down on the street 21 stories below him, the movie sort of becomes a modern-day take on "Dog Day Afternoon" (1975), with Nick becoming a parable of the so-called "99%" (a class I gladly fall into), as well as a modern-day folk hero. People on the street clamor around Nick because they believe that could be any of us up there threatening to jump - for whatever reason that they may have to be up there in the first place.

Sam Worthington was the main reason I saw this movie, even though the film's many sub-plots and Big Reveals can sometimes take away from his star-power. He delivers an engaging and riveting performance here, just like he did in other noteworthy Hollywood productions like "Terminator Salvation" (2009), "The Debt" (2010) and my personal favorite of his so far, "Avatar" (2009). I personally loved watching him in those movies.

Even though I was unsure of his character's exact nationality in this movie, I would hazard a guess that he's Irish? I'm only saying this because of how he would sometimes slip from an American English accent into an Aussie one in between line readings. Yet, while he may not be the most dramatic performer out there, he's at least highly engaging and watchable, and is always good at portraying the true Everyman; his "Avatar" director, James Cameron, said he's the type of guy you could definitely have a beer with after a hard day of work and you could quickly become the best of chums. This last part is especially why he's one of my favorite performers of the moment - despite any bad raps he gets for his acting performances.

"Man on a Ledge" is a movie that no matter how ridiculous its many plot twists and Big Reveals may seem, is a movie that kept this viewer thoroughly on the edge of his seat. To me, that's really all that matters here.

8/10

This movie was a fun, entertaining action movie. From the previews I had a good idea of what was going to happen. A guy is on a ledge, threatening to jump, and he is trying to prove his innocence. I don't want to give any details away so I won't get too much into the plot. There are a few twists towards the end that are nice. I would have to say that the plot wasn't incredibly original. It is similar to other action, cop movies that we've seen before. Reminded me of 'The Fugitive' and 'Phone Booth' which were both movies I liked. (No where near as good as The Fugitive though!) There were good shots from the 'ledge' and some good action scenes that were nice at the theater. Overall I would definitely recommend this film. Go see it if you like action/thriller movies!

Former cop Nick Cassidy, now a fellon, escapes custody, books into a hotel room, and climbs onto a ledge, threatening to jump. A negotiator is called in tto talk him down, and discover what his true motive for being there is.

This is a guilty pleasure of mine, ever since I first saw it on the big screen, I fell for this movie. I don't get the negatives, this is a badass film.

You'd be forgiven for thinking setting is a limiting factor, but it genuinely isn't, it merely adds to the suspense, you keep waiting for something to go wrong, you keep wondering if he's going over the top, a few times you feel as though he's going over, it sends a feeling to the pit of your stomach.

Of course it's nonsense, it makes no sense, and is as far fetched as the proverbial, but it is intense, exciting, dramatic, and has tension in abundance.

I love Sam Worthington, and be does an A1 job here as Cassidy. Love that irritating Journalist too, how accurate a character.

8/10.

Man on a Ledge – CATCH IT (B+) Man on a Ledge is perfect combination of a Heist & man on a Ledge... It's a story of a man on a ledge, who wants to prove his innocence in diamond stolen case. Ever since Avatar, Sam Worthington has been appeared in multiple disappointing movies and delivers utmost wooden average performances. I actually started to believe that he is only one dimensional actor. You can give him any role, rich or poor he will look and act the same. Though "Man on a Ledge" is not a kind of movie to judge some one's caliber as an actor but Sam did impressed me. He was energetic and enigmatic. It won't be wrong to say that he literally nailed this part. Elizabeth Banks did a decent job. Jaime Bell & Genesis Rodriguez are hot & great together. Anthony Mackie, Ed Burns & Ed Harris are alright in it. Overall, it's surprisingly entertaining and critics never like something fulfilling the commercial norms.

This is a thriller/heist movie without the thrills. You might not know exactly what is going on at first, but when it does get to that point which is very quick, it just becomes predictable all the way through. Hollywood brought in Sam Worthington as the new face in movies but so far he didn't bring anything that stand out about this actor. And it's the same in this movie, he isn't bad but nothing memorable. In fact there is nothing memorable about this whole movie. It's absurd and ridiculous just about all the way through. The plan in this movie just goes way too according to plan when it comes to the heist with the timing and everything. It's okay when almost everything goes according to plan in a movie, but the direction this goes makes is just appalling. Like it's insulting the audiences intelligence. Which will make some audience members roll their eyes while watching. The plot is basically about a man on a ledge and he is up there for some reason while a negotiator played by Elizabeth Banks is trying to help the guy. By trying to convince him not to jump and in other areas. And there is a heist going on in some other area. Overall this is a dull and boring heist movie without any thrills or anything memorable that makes it stand out. I was expecting the same level of engagement factor as "Phone Booth" but it's unfortunate.

3.9/10

I had seen one preview for this film, and it didn't appeal to me at all. Even the title seemed completely unimaginative, like it was a shortened elevator pitch. However, I had a chance to see it as a sneak preview, and I thought, "Well, you can't go terribly wrong with Jamie Bell, Anthony Mackie, and Ed Harris, and I haven't seen Ed Burns in anything for awhile. Besides, it's free. What the heck?"

Well, the movie was, on occasion, kind of ridiculous, and it had a typically predictable ending. Also, Sam Worthington couldn't maintain his American accent; whenever he started yelling, he sounded very Australian. Still, the movie has more strengths than weaknesses, and I even had a couple of gasps and then relieved relaxes. Certainly not the best action movie I've seen, but far from the worst either. It's a decent popcorn flick, a good option if you want a movie that isn't completely mindless but doesn't make your brain hurt either.

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There really is no other way to describe MAN ON A LEDGE than to simply call it Phone Booth meets The Negotiator. It's a mildly entertaining thriller that throws originality out the window. I think it's cute that it badly wants to be taken as a smart, edgy, heist action with unexpected twists and turns but once that juice runs out, as soon as the creativity hits the wall, everything about this movie falls apart..

Somebody needs to tell Sam Worthington to either get an acting coach or fire the one he already has because not only does his terrible American accent keeps going on and off, the man practically has the same expression and presence in all his movies, at least since Avatar, which is probably the first time that general American audiences were exposed to Worthington. Elizabeth Banks is as dull as dull can be, talking to a negotiator like that makes you want to jump off the ledge instead. Other better-staged heist films would see MAN ON A LEDGE and laugh their ass off.

MAN ON A LEDGE is essentially is a man who tries to prove his innocence, there's a plot within a plot, he makes the world think one situation while another related situation is happening at the same time. The interaction between the negotiator Lydia Mercer (Banks) and Nick Cassidy (Worthington) is underdeveloped. The only great performance in this film is by Ed Harris and even he couldn't save this ship from sinking. The way the film plays all sides is uneven and it's so obvious about it. The whole thing does feel like a it's handled by inexperienced filmmakers and screenwriters who bite off more than they can chew and so the results are consistent plot holes, surprises that don't make any sense and easy way outs.

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I'm not going to dance around and avoid spoiling so I'll keep it short. It was a good movie. It apparently has flaws in the plot line, but while you're enjoying the movie, IT WON'T MATTER. Sam Worthington (Terminator: Salvation, Avatar, Clash Of The Titans) is a bonafide action star (and better actor than Channing Tatum). The supporting cast was refreshing! I haven't seen Burnsy (Edward Burns) play a likable character in a while. Jamie Bell(Jumper, The Eagle) plays the scrawny little brother with perfection. Elizabeth Banks (Zack and Miri Makes A Porno) seems to be cut from the cloth of a Tea Leone sans the raspy voice. Playing the down trodden detective who reluctantly has the task of talking down the jumper. And Ed Harris (The Rock, A History Of Violence) as the bad guy. What else do I need to say? Enjoy the movie!

Man on a Ledge is a very exciting and refreshing movie.

It is set in a very good scene, and has a really interesting story. Some things could have gone deeper, and other things could have been more developed.

I gave it 7 out of 10, because it is not a movie that will be known throughout time, it has it qualities but in some ways it is not original enough for people to cherish it on a higher level.

If you've been watching bad movies recently, you would love this one since it is a good addition to any movie collection, even though it could have been better.

Five! Well, since the five early minutes, thiz movie has already set up the sharp action pace. It doesn't waste your time any longer. It takes you directly to the center of the story. How a desperate man steps out on a ledge of Manhattan Hotel to commit suicide. Why, what and who are told by flashback story-telling. Four! There are four key characters. First, Sam Worthington is the man on a ledge himself. Yes, we still hear his Australian accent, but it doesn't matter. He delivers a good and believable presence. We will be sweating along every time he moves around on the thin edge of the building. Elizabeth Banks is the police negotiator who interferes in thiz circumstance. Jamie "Tintin" Bell is the brother who conducts a heist on next building, with his sexy girlfriend Angie (Genesis Rodriguez). And Ed Harris is a powerful multi-billionaire who has a secret intention. It reminds me of those simple movies that keep you entertain until the last minute, just like in "Phone Booth" (2002), "Cellular" (2004), "Red Eye" (2005), you name it! I always love thiz kind of movie. Three! Yeah, there are three possibilities to end thiz situation. First, finally he doesn't jump and the end. Second, he jump and the end, or there will be unthinkable surprise for the ending, one way or another. And yes, you know in your heart it won't end so easily, there are lots of twists and turns waiting for you. You bet! The mystery will keep you guessing until the end. The movie is presented by first time Director Asger Leth. Two! There are two reasons to watch thiz movie. First is Sam Worthington. Two years ago, I told everyone that someday thiz man will be a great iconic star. And hey look now. It is the future! He sells the movie only by his name! People will easily cherish him, "Woo hoo, the man from 'Avatar' (2009)". Second, if you have watched the trailer before, I'm sure it would tickle your curiosity about what will happen next. One! Jump! Jump to thiz movie immediately, thiz movie is the one that you want to see.

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Really, I can take a lot and normally have a high sense of suspension of disbelief but this movie really pushes it and is just being too ridicules, even for my taste.

To put it boldly; this movie is probably the dumbest heist movie I have ever seen. Really, the whole idea of the heist is already an extremely far fetched and just plain ridicules one but the execution of it also really can't make things interesting or credible enough.

And even though it uses an unusual and also original concept, it still all eventually plays out as just another heist movie. There really isn't anything special or groundbreaking about this movie and I think even the lovers of the genre will be disappointed by the overall execution of this movie. The movie never really manages to become a tense or exciting one. It's really a movie by the numbers, which means that it's an incredibly predictable one, from basically start till finish. Really, if you were surprised by any of the 'twists' in this movie, you seriously need to start watching more movies.

I just don't understand why this movie ever got made but the thing I even understand less is why it still has some pretty good and respectable actors in it. Ed Harris is, for instance, in it as the villain, even though well...he just isn't being much of a villain. He is heavily underused but he still gives the best performance out of the entire movie. I also do admit that Sam Worthington seems to be getting better and better as an actor. He isn't quite there yet but after seeing him in this movie I tend to think we still haven't seen the last or best from him. He'll probably stick around for a couple of more years, playing big roles, in some big blockbuster movies. But there are a whole lot of more actors in this movie that make you go; why are you in this? This also especially goes for Jamie Bell and Kyra Sedgwick, who plays a reporter on the street and gets absolutely nothing else than just that to do in this movie.

I can take formulaic, I can take silly but I just can't take it when a movie is doing some incredibly stupid and non-creative, ridicules stuff with it all.

4/10

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Yet another chronically bad, loud, unbelievable, would-be action movie from Hollywood. Taking its cue from the "Snakes on a Plane" school of bleedingly obvious film titles, we sure enough get Sam Worthington's ex-con ex-cop atop a downtown New York multi-storey hotel in an elaborate (that's putting it mildly) anti-heist plan involving his couldn't't-look-less-like-his-brother err...brother Jamie Bell and his feisty but of course sexy Latina girlfriend (cue token underwear shot of said señorita) to clear his name for a jewellery robbery committed on big-bad fat-cat Ed Harris a couple of years previously.

The detective he calls up to act as his negotiator with the cops? Yes, she's female and attractive too even if she's just come off a suicide negotiation gone wrong. With stunts freely borrowed from any number of like-simple-minded Hollywood action-flicks over the last few years, cliff-hanging moment succeeds cliff-hanging moment, impossible stunt succeeds impossible stunt and obvious twist succeeds obvious twist right the way through. And do you really think old Sam stays on that ledge alone all the way through? Guess again!

With a numbingly pounding soundtrack, banal dialogue and employing every thriller-cliché imaginable it also uses around a million jump-cuts to detract from the same shots over and over again of Worthington looking down at his feet to the streets below and his pretty negotiator sticking her head out the window to talk to him, it at least saves the daftest until last when our hero eventually takes the plunge at the movie's climax.

Characterisation is non-existent and the acting doesn't get close to saving it either in a movie where Jamie Bell getting to do a little pirouette at one point counts as the closest the film gets to subtlety.

I'd much rather watch Harold Lloyd do this kind of gravity-defying thing although there are almost as many laughs in this feature as the great silent comedian managed all those years ago. Only I don't think the comedy here was intentional...