Chapman coaxes good performances from his cast, especially Wilson, who makes Joe's immense conflicts a matter of empathy as much as abhorrence. But Chapman doesn't have the filmmaking skills to conceal the talky, formulaic narrative.
The Ledge
One life. One chance. One step.
2011 · 1h 41m · R
Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Matthew Chapman
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The Ledge
Overview
A thriller in which a battle of philosophies between a fundamentalist Christian and an atheist who shares an apartment with a gay friend escalates into a lethal battle of wills.
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Gavin recalls his experiences while standing atop a building ready to jump; we're meant to be on edge ourselves, but the only real mystery is why Tyler took such an unrewarding role in the first place.
A film that's ultimately sabotaged by its own heavy-handed screenplay.
Unlike its talky hero, the credibility of this preposterous drama immediately plunges into the abyss.
Can't wait until Thanksgiving dinner to witness a pointless conversation between a pompous fundamentalist Christian and a sneering atheist? Then The Ledge is the movie for you.
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