Action,Thriller,Crime
United States of America
The ex-cop turned con is named Nick Cassidy, and he is played by actor Sam Worthington. Nick is a former NYPD officer who was wrongfully convicted of stealing a diamond from a wealthy businessman named David Englander (played by Ed Harris). While in prison, Nick's father commits suicide, and Nick becomes determined to clear his name and prove his innocence.
After escaping from prison, Nick checks into the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan and climbs out onto the ledge of his room, threatening to jump to his death. The NYPD responds by sending a team of negotiators and officers to the scene, including police psychologist Lydia Mercer (played by Elizabeth Banks). Lydia tries to talk Nick down from the ledge while the rest of the police set up a perimeter around the hotel.
As the standoff drags on, it becomes clear that Nick has a hidden agenda. He requests that Lydia contact a reporter named Suzie Morales (played by Kyra Sedgwick) and brings up the issue of his wrongful conviction. Meanwhile, Nick's brother Joey (played by Jamie Bell) and Joey's girlfriend Angie (played by Genesis Rodriguez) are executing a daring plan to steal the diamond from Englander's vault, located across the street from the hotel.
The movie unfolds in a series of interconnected plot threads, as the police try to figure out Nick's true motives and prevent the diamond heist, while Nick and his accomplices carry out their plan. Along the way, Nick and Lydia develop a bond and uncover some surprising truths about each other.
Man on a Ledge was directed by Asger Leth and released in 2012. It received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful plot twists and others complaining about its implausible storyline. Regardless of its flaws, the movie remains an entertaining thriller with impressive stunt work and a strong ensemble cast.
