Tower Heist

A group of hardworking employees at a luxury Manhattan apartment building discover they've been defrauded by the wealthy owner. With nothing left to lose, they band together to plan an audacious heist to reclaim their stolen pensions. Led by the building's general manager, they must navigate security, internal conflicts, and the unlikely presence of a petty criminal to pull off the impossible.

Tower Heist received mixed reviews from critics, who often praised its entertaining cast and comedic moments but found the plot predictable and the execution somewhat formulaic. Audiences generally found it to be a fun, albeit forgettable, heist comedy.

• Praised for its ensemble cast, particularly Eddie Murphy's performance.

• Criticized for a predictable plot and by-the-numbers heist movie structure.

• Enjoyed as a lighthearted and entertaining popcorn flick.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a fun and entertaining heist comedy, with many highlighting the comedic chemistry between the actors and the enjoyable action sequences. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit thin and predictable, but overall it was seen as a good time.

The character of Odessa, the elderly tenant who becomes an accomplice, was originally written for a male actor but was changed to a female role for the legendary Angela Lansbury.