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Skyscraper

Skyscraper

Action · Thriller · Adventure · 2018

Framed and on the run, a former FBI agent must save his family from a blazing fire in the world's tallest building.

Movie details

Skyscraper

“Don't look down”

2018 Action · Thriller · Adventure 1h 42m

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

Framed and on the run, a former FBI agent must save his family from a blazing fire in the world's tallest building.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Rawson Marshall Thurber

Written by

Rawson Marshall Thurber

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Will Sawyer

Neve Campbell

Neve Campbell

Sarah Sawyer

Chin Han

Chin Han

Zhao Long Ji

Roland Møller

Roland Møller

Kores Botha

Noah Taylor

Noah Taylor

Mr. Pierce

Byron Mann

Byron Mann

Inspector Wu

Pablo Schreiber

Pablo Schreiber

Ben

Court is in session

Put Skyscraper on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.