Skyscraper

A former FBI agent and amputee, Will Sawyer, is tasked with assessing the security of a colossal skyscraper in Hong Kong. While on assignment, the building becomes engulfed in flames, and Sawyer is framed for the disaster. He must race against time to clear his name, rescue his family trapped inside the inferno, and identify the culprits.

Skyscraper received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While Dwayne Johnson's performance and the action sequences were often praised, the film was frequently criticized for its predictable plot, reliance on CGI, and derivative nature, drawing comparisons to Die Hard and The Towering Inferno.

• Praised for Dwayne Johnson's charisma and the thrilling action set pieces.
• Criticized for its derivative plot and heavy reliance on CGI.
• Seen as an entertaining, albeit formulaic, action-thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be an enjoyable popcorn flick with a strong lead performance, though many noted its unoriginality and predictable storyline.

Dwayne Johnson's character, Will Sawyer, is an amputee who lost a leg in a mission gone wrong. This aspect of the character was inspired by Johnson's own personal experiences with injuries sustained during his wrestling career.