The Ledge is a thriller about a man standing on a (dun dun duh) ledge who says he has to jump at noon or someone he loves will die.
Do you hate Christians? The writers of this film do. Essentially, a faithful fundamentalist Christian father hates his wife’s lover, and he forces the man to stand on a ledge, and jump, or he’ll kill his wife, who I guess the lover really loves.
Personally, I just MAKE love to them, but I never let my heart enter into the equation. They might end up hurt, but I’m cool as ice, baby.
The Ledge
Matthew Chapman wrote and directed The Ledge. He doesn’t have much directing experience, but he wrote The Runaway Jury and What’s the Worst That Could Happen?, so I guess he’s okay. And by “okay” I mean that What’s the Worst That Could Happen? Was surprisingly good for a movie starring Martin Lawrence.
The Ledge Trailer
The Ledge Release Date
June 29, 2011.
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Who’s In It?
Charlie Hunnam … Gavin
Patrick Wilson … Joe
Liv Tyler … Shauna
Terrence Howard … Hollis
Christopher Gorham
Jaqueline Fleming … Angela
Monica Acosta … Housekeeper
Mike Pniewski … Lt. Markowitz
Jillian Batherson … Harper
Katia Gomez … Selena
Mindy Caraccioli … Hotel Clerk
Dean J. West … Frank
Amber Gaiennie … News Anchor
Melody Noel … Girl with dog
Sean Paul Braud … Cop
Jason Johnson … Police Officer
Thomas C. Daniel … Cop
Don Lincoln … Man on Street
Geraldine Singer … Doctor
Gracie McCauley … 5 year old girl
Nathan Alan Thomas … Camera man
Alyssa Tate … Young Girl
Cindy Williamson … Downtown bystander
Michele Van … Young Girls Mother
Maverick Boudreaux … Cameraman
What’s Good About It?
The concept would be pretty good if it wasn’t for the fundamentalist Christian thing. It feels completely unnecessary to the story. Men who aren’t religious also get pissed when their wives cheat on them.
What’s Bad About It?
The Christian angle bugs me. It feels like a cheap shot.
Our Clever Prediction
Limited release. No doubt the film will make little money. Oh well, another flop for Terrence Howard.
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