Tower Heist

| 2011

Directed by: Brett Ratner

Main Plot

Tower Heist follows a group of employees at a luxury high-rise building in New York City who find themselves in a precarious situation after their boss, a wealthy businessman, is arrested for fraud. The employees discover that he has swindled their pension funds, leaving them in financial ruin. Frustrated and desperate to reclaim their lost savings, they hatch a plan to steal back the money from the penthouse of the building where their boss resides. With the help of a skilled thief, they meticulously plot the heist, navigating various challenges and obstacles along the way. As they prepare for their audacious plan, they must also contend with the building's security and the looming threat of law enforcement. The film combines elements of comedy and action as the group works together to execute their scheme, highlighting themes of camaraderie and justice against the backdrop of corporate greed.

Characters

  • Eddie Murphy plays Slide, a petty thief who helps a group of employees plan a heist to recover their stolen pension funds from a wealthy businessman.
  • Ben Stiller plays Josh Kovaks, the building manager who leads a group of employees in a heist to recover their stolen pension funds from a wealthy businessman.
  • Casey Affleck plays Charlie, a concierge who helps plan the heist to recover stolen pensions from a wealthy businessman.

Ending Explained

In the ending of Tower Heist, the main characters successfully execute their plan to steal back the money that was swindled from them by the wealthy businessman Arthur Shaw. After a series of comedic and tense events, they manage to break into Shaw's penthouse, where they find the stolen money hidden in a safe. The heist culminates in a dramatic confrontation with Shaw, who attempts to manipulate the situation to his advantage. As the team makes their escape, they face various obstacles, including the police and Shaw's security. However, their teamwork and ingenuity allow them to evade capture. Ultimately, they are able to retrieve the money and distribute it among themselves and the other victims of Shaw's fraud. The resolution of the main conflict comes when the team not only regains their lost funds but also finds a sense of camaraderie and justice against the corrupt elite. The ending reinforces the film's themes of class struggle and the idea that ordinary people can band together to fight against injustice. The characters emerge not just with their money but also with a newfound sense of empowerment, highlighting the film's comedic yet poignant critique of wealth and privilege.

Brett Ratner Action Comedy Crime Eddie Murphy Ben Stiller Casey Affleck