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As consistently entertaining as Tower Heist is, it seldom elicits the kind of outrageous laughter that marks the best comedies nor, for that matter, does the film ever transcend its rather fundamental storyline and create anything of truly lasting value. While the image of our rather motley crew of wannabe thieves attempting to take possession of an awkwardly large object and trying to get it from the penthouse to the first floor is pretty amazingly hilarious, it's not long after the film that even that image starts to fade.

Co-writers Jeff Nathanson and Ted Griffin largely share final credit for the film's script, though several names have been attached to it at various points including a supposed re-working by Noah Baumbach. The film is best in its first half, not in small part because this is when Eddie Murphy is really front and center in the film.

Once the heist begins, Murphy's character not only has less of a role but his dynamic with Ben Stiller changes and, as a result, so does quite a bit of the fun. While the heist's resolution is for the most part satisfying, there's also this sense that given these times there's a lot more that could have been done here to make this all play out much funnier and with much greater relevance.

Dante Spinotti lenses the film quite creatively, capturing quite a few great shots around The Tower, which is actually Trump Tower Columbus Circle. Christophe Beck's original score sparkles with an appropriate high energy, an energy that really pays off when Murphy's on the screen.

Tower Heist isn't a flawless film and one sure gets the sense it could have ben a lot better, but it's a funny and heartfelt film with a strong ensemble cast that comes ready made with a solid fan base. If you're a fan of anyone in this film, then there's a pretty darn good chance you'll find yourself having enjoyed yourself by the time the closing credits roll. The Independent Critic Friends. Action Comedy Crime. Director Brett Ratner. Top credits Director Brett Ratner.

See more at IMDbPro. Trailer Trailer 1. Promo Photos Top cast Edit. Eddie Murphy Slide as Slide. Casey Affleck Charlie as Charlie. Matthew Broderick Mr. Fitzhugh as Mr. Judd Hirsch Mr. Simon as Mr. Gabourey Sidibe Odessa as Odessa.

Marcia Jean Kurtz Rose as Rose. Brett Ratner. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. Manager of a high-rise condo, Josh Kovaks' a good relationship with the tenants; especially financier, Arthur Shaw. When Shaw's arrested for fraud. Josh thinks it's a misunderstanding that can be resolved, but later he learns that the employees' pension fund - which he asked Shaw to handle - is gone. When one of the employees tries to kill himself, Josh's views of Shaw change.

He goes to see him and loses his temper - and his job. An FBI agent tells him Shaw might just walk, and recovering the fund is unlikely. Josh thinks he knows where it is. Josh, along with 2 other fired employees, a n evicted tenant, and an criminal acquaintance, they set out to get into Shaw's, and get the money.

It's not just a robbery. He goes to see him and loses his temper. He loses his job. The FBI agent in charge of Shaw tells him that Shaw might walk and recovering the pension fund is unlikely. She tells him that it's been rumoured that Shaw has 20 million laying around if he needs. Josh thinks he knows where it is. So with two other employees who also lost their jobs and an evicted tenant, they set out to get into Shaw's penthouse to get the money.