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Its not as good as any of those movies, obviously, but it doesnt have to be. Den Of Geek

Hence we have the much belated yet mostly welcome Skyscraper, or Die Hard in the Towering Inferno and with the Rock!.Indeed, there is not a twist or t .. Den Of Geek

I know that comparison may seem unfair, but when youre ripping off Die Hard this shamelessly, its kind of not.C EW

Youre not here to think, though.Youre here to have fun, and Skyscraper does indeed provide that in its many dizzying and death defying action sequence .. Rogerebert

Skyscraper plays out like a metaphor for diminishing returns Johnson keeps climbing, higher and higher, until theres nowhere left to go but down. Indie Wire

It should be noted that none of the film lensed in Hong Kong, shooting primarily in Vancouver instead, though its all the screen time given to the CG .. Variety

This is stupid but its also mostly entertaining, thanks to Johnson and a plot that moves fast enough to retain our attention yet without enough, ahem, .. The Guardian

And much like that Irwin Allen disaster epic, the flames soon fly.

Anyone expecting a shred of originality from this Dwayne Johnson vehicle will be disappointed, but writer director Rawson Marshall Thurber tries his b .. Screen Daily

Skyscraper certainly doesnt try to be new or innovative in any way. ETimes (TOI)

Rather than providing the comfort of an old fashioned action movie, Skyscraper just feels stale. Collider

On the downside, the action peaks too early with an intense fight between Will and a surprise villain, and the film could have used more blood: I dont .. Vulture

Skyscraper is one of the most idiotic action movies to come down the pike in some time. Its also a lot of fun if youre willing to go with it... The Hollywood Reporter

Its outlandish premise deserves the kind of eye popping action sequences normally reserved for a Fast and the Furious sequel, but the film instead set ..

Its hard not to wonder if the writer director Rawson Marshall Thurber built the entire movie around this redundant truism. The New York Times

Its a simple minded but wildly entertaining blockbuster with obvious influences and its own, silly personality.It may not reach new heights of cinemat .. IGN

Here, everything is just a little too overblown for its own good. E Film Critic

Alas, the end result holds all the appeal of a burnt out wheelie bin. Telegraph

If all this digital artifice accomplishes anything, it effectively heightens the irreducible flesh and blood realism of the movies star.

Its likable enough to make for an enjoyable watch as long as your brain is in deep sleep mode, but it never reaches for anything that might make it st .. The Young Folks

Is it possible to get Rock fatigue.Can ones enthusiasm for Dwayne ever wane

Its really too bad SKYSCRAPER is so underwhelming, as I was keyed up to see it, and expected it to be a fun summer ride. JoBlo

SKYSCRAPER is a well executed and visually stunning piece of filmmaking and it doesnt pretend to be anything more that a fun popcorn film. JoBlo

Skyscraper is a serviceable action vehicle for a charming Dwayne Johnson, but even he cant save it from repetitive set pieces and a stale story. Screen Rant

Filmed in Vancouver and directed by Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story filmmaker Rawson Marshall Thurber, Skyscraper itself defies gravity and plain sen .. The Globe And Mail

Ginger Rogers, they say, did everything Fred Astaire did, only backward and in heels.Skyscraper gives Dwayne Johnson a chance to do everything Bruce W .. Philly

That said, this one might be worth your money and time only if your expectations arent sky high and you enjoy predicting what happens next in movies

The plot contrived by director Rawson Marshall Thurber is an extremely simple one. One Guys Opinion

I almost admire the laziness of the scripting. In this overworked, underpaid country of ours, why begrudge a screenwriter seizing the chance to knock .. Village Voice

The script gives Will one half funny aside, and a single funny line. Rogers Movie Nation

Its not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming. ReelViews

FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Ford now assesses security for skyscrapers. Blu Ray

The film is all about providing such easy thrills, and it does so with a decent sense of momentum. Mark Reviews Movies

Skyscraper is the very definition of an amusement park ride movie tricked out for multiple disasters.

Thurber fills the movie with oddball and inexplicable moments of humor, and, as a result, some viewers will likely be scratching their heads wondering .. Reel Film Reviews

I really enjoyed it. Its complete nonsense, its complete derivative. You Tube

Its over the top where it needs to be. Its not too winking about what it is. It takes itself just seriously enough, and I had a great time in this. You Tube

It can make you say, thats ridiculous, but its ridiculous in a way that I enjoy it. You Tube

Twists and turns are fine and all, but when your film doesnt really have a presence to be feared...this is the epitome of Hollywood watered down actio .. You Tube

You really have to know what youre going in for... if youre into all of that, then yeah, youre going to enjoy this. You Tube

Everyone besides The Rock and Nev Campbell is completely forgettable in this movie and is just a cutout standee of what theyre supposed to be. You Tube

It has no blindingly inspired scenes, but (apart from the installation of a digital hall of mirrors in the skyscraper, a rather naff contrivance) its .. The Times

So, stupid was a given.A more pertinent question might be: is it fun The Times

While the plot is predictable, there are a few little twists here and there that defy expectations. I was not expecting much from this film, but as an .. Lariat

Director Rawson Marshall Thurbers script is ridiculous and unbelievable, a wannabe Towering Die Hard Inferno. News Review

And thats because theres a razor edge fine line between something that viewers will willingly and happily go along for the ride with, and an offering .. Screen It

Its a sign of the half baked nature of the film that Sawyer is continually being upstaged by his own artificial foot. Independent

But stripped of his cocked eyebrow charm, Johnsons performance simply comes off as humorless in a movie that keeps getting inherently more ridiculous. Rolling Stone

Thurber can create sharp comedy (see Were the Millers and Central Intelligence), so its inexplicable that this script is so profoundly witless.Perhaps .. Shadows On The Wall

Skyscraper doesnt change the action movie game the way Die Hard did, but its a solidly entertaining summer diversion best enjoyed on the biggest theat .. The Wrap

What were watching isnt just a fun and fluffy blockbuster, but something highly unusual: a Hollywood action hero with a disability.Not that the movie .. News Day

Fans of The Rock may have some initial doubts about Skyscraper, a darker than usual outing for Dwayne Johnson. Film Journal

The whole film feels as if its on autopilot, or maybe written by artificial intelligence thats been fed a steady diet of the Die Hard oeuvre, Speed, D .. New York Post

If you enjoyed Die Hard, youll probably like Skyscraper well enough. It always makes for riveting viewing when action icons must risk their lives to p .. Hindustan Times

Dwayne Johnsons crane jump, while totally bonkers, is fun to watch. Hindustan Times

Skyscrapers stunts are just a hair too much even with The Rock at the helm. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..

You know this movie is stupid because, well, it stars Dwayne Johnson and its called Skyscraper. What you may not know is how stupid. Az Central

When it comes to dreaming up ways to raise the stakes, the films writers have no shame. Smh

A good action movie doesnt really need a lot of killing if it has enough avoiding being killed. Npr

You may reach the point where rolling your eyes and shaking your head could hospitalize you. Star Tribune

Is duct tape really a magical substance, capable of turning a guy the size of Johnson into Spider Man Toronto Star

The Incredibles 2 is one of those rare cinematic things: a sequel even better than the original. Daily Mail

Unlike many films in this genre, Pin Cushion ends with a shocking denouement that proves the intelligence and daring of debut director Deborah Haywood .. Daily Mail

Im sad to see that Skyscraper is about as bland and forgettable a vehicle as it gets, which is a shame since the premise has at least some potential t .. Cinema Crazed

Instead it lurks around its foundations, hoping its foreman will start building it up to any of the heights of its predecessor. Film Inquiry

In the end it only serves to make The Rock, and the rest of us, very angry. Observer

However, make no mistake about it, Skyscraper is mindless entertainment and a summer blockbuster spectacle done right. Flickering Myth

This movie is too dumb and over the top to be this boring and serious, and its too boring and serious to be the dumb action blockbuster the movie need .. Flim Threet

It a thrilling ride that is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Book My Show

Of course, in real life, Johnson doesnt really leap from cranes into burning buildings. But in the unapologetically absurd Skyscraper, boy, does he ma .. Time

Bigger is not always better, America.Impressively monikered writer director Rawson Marshall Thurber (Were the Millers) has lifted almost every element .. Boston Herald

Its not the most satisfying of finales but Sanchez makes sure his slow build up delivers some powerful chills. Express

Leaning into the cheesiness this truth provides would have done wonders for entertainment value.It would also cut into the suspense, though, and Thurb .. The Film Stage

The film is a solid action vehicle for star Dwayne Johnson with many strong sequences and impressive performances by its leads. Bullz-Eye

As a streaming option on a slow night or a long flight, the movie has its uses. But youve seen almost all of this before, with more wit and a better v .. Boston Globe

As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull. Uproxx

If we must have bad films, we may as well have bad films with good people.Johnson remains a delight and its a pleasure to welcome back the age appropr .. The Irish Times

If you dont mind something incredibly predictable with no surprises at all then go ahead. Deccan Chronicle

Seventy years from now, no one will pay homage to Skyscraper.Its content to scrape the barrel, even as its leading man shoots for the stars. Standard

Nobodys going to fall asleep in it, thats fairly certain.But if youve seen one Die Hard movie, youve seen them all, but the bottom line is that they h .. Tony Medley

And if you are afraid of heights, Thurber really makes you feel it. Pajiba

If nothing else, the new Towering Inferno meets Die Hard meets Taken meets The Fugitive bit of big budget loopy Hollywood craziness Skyscraper is a te .. Movie Freak

Top notch real estate if it were real, it would be worth a visit. Detroit News

But heres the thing: in a summer full of superheroes, spaceships, and dinosaurs, Ill happily sit down to a good old fashioned throwback to those actio ..

On the bright side, director Thurber seems to be completely unconcerned with reality so he doesnt hold back on making things engagingly implausible. Firstpost

While the movie doesnt quite scale those heights, it delivers similar old fashioned, popcorn y pleasures with its Rock solid foundation, with a bare b .. Cnn

Skyscraper might have worked better if it had a sense of humor about the preposterous nature of its action scenes. Aisle Seat

Johnson is always a likeable screen presence, and its great to see Neve Campbell again. Aisle Seat

It (barely) works as passable popcorn entertainment, but it is confined by its own narrative claustrophobia and its bare bones plotting. Forbes

Once the movie gets on a roll unleashing a new life or death situation every few minutes both the laws of physics and the fundamentals of all human lo .. Herald Sun

Its hard to define exactly what sets a great B movie apart from a bad one. Consequence Of Sound

The result is a competent action film that serves up some properly nail biting moments. Vox

Skyscraper is an unabashed genre film, perfect for filmgoers looking for spectacle over the story...even if it demands its audiences to overlook one t .. Hey U Guys

In the end, the difference is embodied by the two films stars; Willis is a better actor, funnier with much more character, while the Rock is a good en .. The Play List

Its clever, its fun and its a nerve shredder if you see it on a big screen. Now Toronto

The movie grows increasingly silly even as it gets more serious, but suspenseful action beats, a compelling performance from Johnson, and the sight of .. Film School Rejects

There wont be a quiz, and the good guys and bad guys are readily apparent What Thurber has done is created an entertaining summer action film. Maki At The Movies

Here, his family isnt quite as routine, as Sarah served in the military and even the kids arent entirely helpless.

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Skyscraper is a boring film.It brazenly borrows from the likes of Die Hard and The Towering Inferno but fails to inject any heart or humour into the a .. Lw Lies

Certainly it doesnt refresh the disaster movie genre like its late 80s predecessor Die Hard. Abc

Skyscraper is best enjoyed on this purely visual, visceral level. Digital Spy

But the vertigo inducing sequences of sky high spectacle are brilliant. Flicks

Just another film that squanders the movie star charisma of Johnson, who should consider lending his box office clout to more worthy projects. Stl Today

(Sorry, The Expendables.).What Skyscraper represents is an absurd action movie that simply couldnt justify its existence without Johnsons presence. The Stranger

The Pearl feels like a symbol of Skyscraper as a whole: The construction work is solid but the whole things falls apart anyway. Screen Crush

The effects are grand. The script is less so. The plot improbabilities reach critical mass and explode. By then fireballs are coming out of your ears .. Ft

Liam Neeson proved a dab hand at survival in the Taken franchise, yet Dwayne Johnson goes one better in Skyscraper. Independent Ie

It is a scandal that there is no Oscar or Bafta or Golden Globe for Best Dumb Fun. Stuff

It is this unexpected bout with humanity that gives the film at least some sort of emotional grounding, such that the vastly more ridiculous stunts an .. Ar Kansas Online

As the action gets increasingly absurd, most of the suspense and excitement dissipates, since its clear that neither Will nor anyone he cares about is .. Film Racket

But Skyscraper is not an overt comedy, instead, finding slyer laughs in its half deliberate B movie trappings. Vanity Fair

Skyscraper is a tribute to duct tape, and to Dwayne Johnsons enduring appeal. Wsj

More about that later.For now, a consideration of this workmanlike approach to the disaster epic. Killer Movie Reviews

It is, however, a thrilling action movie that once again proves the might of Dwayne Johnsons action prowess. Matts Movie Reviews

Watch the film if you want to sample a slice of the old fashioned action thriller. FilmFare

Theres nothing wrong with a movie using Die Hard as its template; other solid action movies such as Speed and Air Force One have done so. Film

Written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber ( Central Intelligence ), this largely humourless yet occasionally thrilling action movie milks the sc .. Scmp

Instead, Skyscraper constantly plays it safe and amidst all of the action theres hardly an emotional note of resonance that gets played.

Its a simple minded but wildly entertaining blockbuster with obvious influences and its own, silly personality. Ign

Those shortcomings can be overlooked though because Skyscraper features some outstanding action pieces.Maybe its because Im petrified of heights but m .. The Film Pie

Your shirt is grimy and theres a rip in your pants.Youve been slashed in the forearm, and youve sustained a deep puncture wound to the chest and youve .. Chicago Sun Times

Everything else remains in place; brawny Dad turned action hero, vaguely European villains to contend with, and a towering building to scale.isnt goin .. Punch Drunk Critics

Skyscraper is a disaster thrill ride thats infectiously gripping. Movie Web

Good news: Dwayne Johnsons take on Towering Inferno is at least better than his Earthquake update, San Andreas. Sandiego Reader

Skyscraper reminds audiences how much fun action movies can and should be. We Live Entertainment

It is an in your face high octane action film that is a thrill ride from beginning to end. We Live Entertainment

There are spectacular fires on a massive scale and attention paid to the usual accoutrements of thrillers, taking advantage of all the tricks and opti .. Shockya

This is a story created without imagination and told without flair. Straits Times

Its The Towering ROCK as Dwayne Johnson scales the heights of a dumb but actually sort of fun summer action flick. Dead Line

In this latest Dwayne Johnson vehicle, the muscular superstar plays Will Sawyer, a former Navy SEAL who must rescue his family from a skyscraper on fi .. One Room With A View

When a film has you care that much about the characters and stakes, its not just a good one but a great one. Solzy At The Movies

.But instead of having fun with action genre conventions (as Ant Man and the Wasp so cleverly does), director/writer/producer Rawson Marshall Thurbers .. Daily Herald

It should come as no surprise that the entire film carries a throwback sensibility to 90s action movies. The Shiz Nit

And what you get is one of the most ridiculous movies youll ever see. Bitly

It feels like a dumbed down, poor mans Die Hard, despite costing a lot more to make. Film Avclub

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a loving tribute to the essence of Fred Rogers. Coupled with Nevilles documentary, it underscores the notion th .. Post Gazette

Skyscraper somehow manages to shoot for just about every beloved 80s action movie trope and miss them by miles, all while being, somehow and against a .. Cbr

And as years have gone by and spectacle has superceded scriptSkyscraper embodies this shamelesslythats also been increasingly hard to do.Outlandishnes .. The Daily Beast

Unfortunately, this leaves us with a movie that looks great but has very little going on. The Ooh Tray

But it is damn good CGI fire, the best incarnation of this sort of VFX work since the magnificent infernos of 2016s Deepwater Horizon . Alternate Ending

Skyscraper ought to be the definition of dumb summer fun, but its just another forgettable disaster flick. Lainey Gossip

Just look at the Skyscraper poster if you dont believe me.Where most people would plummet, blubbering wimpily all the way down, Will bravely soars, li .. Seattle Times

A solid Dwayne Johnson vehicle...Basically Die Hard with a family and fire, Skyscraper will handily fill in the gap until the next Johnson moneymaker .. Film Journal International ..

Oversized action flicks will always go for the gusto with bigger and better and crazier stunts, but the level of suspension of disbelief necessary to .. Clclt

While Johnson is completely likable, theres diminishing returns as hes climbs and gets higher; the adrenaline stays pretty level. Fresh Fiction

Johnson is more than capable of carrying a modern day Die Hard, but great popcorn cinema isnt ever about one actors likability. Seven Day Svt

Although it was entertaining at times, Skyscraper is not a film that one should go see if there are better options available. The feeling of dj vu is .. Black Girl Nerds

Not that you should go into a summer blockbuster expecting adherence to any laws of science. The Indian Express

The latest contender, Skyscraper, fares a little better, although ultimately its preposterous script and story render it little more than a passing di .. Concrete Play Ground

Not that it isnt a fun ride, especially if you need two hours of air conditioning. National Post

And it was likely pitched in about 10 seconds (Die Hard plus The Towering Inferno plus The Rock).The result is a movie that can kindly be called thing .. Original Cin

You dont have Johnsons charisma present or an ample amount of sequences of him kicking ass. Rendy Reviews

And thats fine, but it certainly doesnt stop the bad guys from mowing down entire rooms filled with people in this PG 13 rated work. Third Coast Review

Still, this will have to suffice as fresh blood.Beloved family man Will Sawyer (Johnson) has received an opportunity which seems too good to be true. Ion Cinema

A Good Time If you are a fan of The Rock, of action movies with vague plots and lots of crazy angles from really high up, this film was made for you.I .. Blacknerd Problems

Skyscraper is the lowest form of video game/cinematic slapstick a craft that is also in decline. National Review

This Die Hard like action thriller has adrenaline pumping sequences that are worth the ticket price. The New Paper

Theres nothing wrong with an escapist popcorn flick where a buff Everyman defies the odds and beats the bad guys, but Skyscraper, a neutered, profanit .. Winnipeg Free Press

SKYSCRAPER ***1/2 (102 minutes) M It might look like The Rock versus The Towering Inferno from its ticket selling poster, yet Dwayne Johnsons latest F .. Tiny Url

This one is the weakest of the three, with strong visuals but a weak script. Movie Mom

The cards are on the table and nobody should be irritated too much by the deficit of originality... El Pais (Spain)

Full of some amazing set pieces and some serious jump in your seat moments, Skyscraper is a film that rides capably on the back of Dwayne Johnson. Media Mikes

And there are some thrilling seconds (not exactly moments) here and there, but any hint of inspiration is sapped immediately by the completely dumb na .. Daily Film Fix

This is Dwayne getting dangerously close to wanting to be taken seriously as an actor. Theepoch Times

The formula that had worked in other Dwayne Johnson films feels tired and very calculated in Skyscraper.

It does the job better than most, thanks largely to its hulking hero. Ap News

Skyscraper is... a loud, dumb action flick that doesnt even tip far enough into its B movie cheese to pass as silly fun. Columbus Alive

The sequences of finely crafted popcorn filmmaking almost almost bring Skyscraper up to code. Sf Examiner

You can only swallow so many insults to the laws of science (and common sense)... Hollywood Into To

How are we supposed to be genuinely thrilled when its glaringly obvious this Hong Kong tower was digitally inserted in a Hollywood editing room Us Magazine

Skyscraper is a perfectly serviceable summer action superstar movie. It gives you what its genre promises, inoffensively and energetically, no more, n .. Assignment X

Its a blunt force instrument of popcorn fluff with genuine heart and a bevy of crowd pleasing moments. Spectrum Culture

It remains a series of sequences, some terrific and some less so, but at least the movie keeps finding new ways for people to fall off a building whil .. Sf Chronicle

Dwayne Johnson has a knack for choosing big budget action films with an emotional core to them. Johnhanlon Reviews

Its pure popcorn movie tailor made for the summer movie season and should get action junkies through the break of waiting two weeks for the next Missi .. Culture

Chances are youve seen the truncated version of Dwayne The Rock Johnsons latest action escapade a half dozen times; the three minute trailer for Skysc .. Mid West Film Journal

That isnt necessarily a bad thing.Its not a good movie, mind you, but if your expectations are tempered by the knowledge of both the films star and it ..

Yes, its all preposterous, but Johnson as least makes it enjoyable. Toledo Blade

But in the actual film, its a crowd pleasing moment of pure action movie hokum. Thril List

As a go for broke, full budget on the screen action movie with a lead you can root for guilt free, Skyscraper rises above. Battleship Pretension

The predictability of its plot makes Skyscraper feel like a movie thats been made before. Screen Anarchy

Skyscraper lacks the silly, testosterone fueled charm of those movies, instead inadvertently becoming a farce.Take the casting and characters for exam .. Entertainment Voice

Courtesy of Universal Nobody is turning out second rate blockbusters the way Dwayne Johnson has in the last two years. The Only Critic

Summer moviemaking so often sinks under the weight of its hardware and expectations.This one rises high. Heral

The result is a movie thats simultaneously much too convoluted and far too lazy. Review Journal

See it for them, and hope that Johnson next time gets a better cinematic vehicle for his copious charm. Film Festival Today

Outside of the unintentional laughs it doesnt earn much genuine excitement. Mac Guff

What could possibly go wrong for the Rock and this pale imitation of Die Hard Everything. Impulse Gamer

Leave No Trace avoids melodrama and discovers compassion.Were not exactly sure why, but Will, one of the main characters in Leave No Trace, cant live .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..

Johnson offers his usual earnest charisma, and Neve Campbell gets to kick butt for a minute, but its not enough to overcome the banality of the script .. Crooked Marquee

I was barely entertained at all by this monotonous supposed action thriller. Screen Zealots

Its big, its far fetched, and its certainly not deep. It is fun, however, and sometimes thats enough. Succeeding precisely because it puts on no airs, .. The Film File

It has intense action, high stakes, a great performance from Johnson and heart. Geeks Of Color

Honestly, if watching The Rock hang off of a flaming building over the Hong Kong skyline sounds like a movie that interests you, youll probably enjoy ..

Expecting this film to be mind blowing is a tall order.Lets start here: Skyscraper is a The Rock movie. Iol Co Za

Look, I dont mind a popcorn film that is self aware of its ridiculousness. Iol Co Za

Its a sky high stack of cheese, sure, but its pretty good cheese, especially for a lite summer snack. Parade

Pure summer popcorn fun. Dwayne Johnson once again delivers the goods in this 90s action inspired romp.

rip roaring homage to the 80s action classic with liberal accelerants from The Towering Inferno and MacGyver tossed in. L.A. Biz

Skyscraper is an absurd action flick that plays all of its ample absurdity with a straight face. FanboyNation.com

The film never overstays its welcome, but it just never feels that welcome in the first place. Flixist

A cereal box script with great stunts. Even when absurd, the movie manages to surpass itself as commercial blabber and make us enjoy it.

Johnsons brawny determination constitutes the movies most effective visual effect. Metro Weekly

Writer director Rawson Marshall Thurber, who worked with Johnson and Kevin Hart making the action comedy Central Intelligence, doesnt really have the .. Movie Cricket

Its a classic summer popcorn movie starring the Rock, duct tape and a prosthetic leg. At Home In Hollywood

Skyscraper part Die Hard, part Khalifa Tower sequence from Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, part duct tape commercial is patently absurd but never .. Stardem

Warning: spoilers ahead if you dont know how action blockbusters work. Caution Spoilers

But for the most part, Skyscraper cant keep up the excitement needed for an action movie like this. Chesapeake Family

I miss the Die Hard formula.Its an exciting premise and theres room for all of them, so its good to have them back. Monsters And Critics

But it isnt entertaining or well paced enough, and even when Thurber tries his hardest, he isnt a nimble filmmaker. Film Monthly

Action packed may be a well worn cliche but theres no better way to describe this nonsense. The Jam Report

The only things Skyscraper has in its favor are Dwayne Johnson and Neve Campbell.

The Rocks appeal is the empathy he demonstrates for one of his size. Even in the silliest of roles, hes completely sincere. 812 Film Reviews

Its a mix of disaster survival movie and conspiratorial action thriller where the former works way better than the undercooked ladder and the less att .. Silver Screen Riot

What certainly seems true is that Skyscraper allows youperhaps requires youto project your own feelings onto its emotionally undeveloped canvas. The Muse Jezebel

Skyscraper has such potential, fifty percent of which is squandered by its misunderstanding of how cinematic thrills should work (at least to my taste ..

Skyscraper isnt going to be remembered a year from now, and Johnson will not be the next Die Hards John McClane. Daily Journal

With lots of action and not a lot of character building, this picture seems made to appeal to the market in which its set. Digital Journal

Even Dwayne Johnson and Neve Campbell cannot elevate Skyscraper above an average thrill ride. The Hollywood Outsider

Sometimes theres just no better way to cool off than with a fun popcorn blockbuster. KCCI (Des Moines, IA)

Mirror mirror on the wall, whos missed the most brilliant cinematography opportunity of all Dwayne Johnson is the rock of this shabby structure. Dna India

For Sarah, Will, and his leg sidekick, the maze of characters they must navigate is the tedious space between crazy scenes where anything, anything, a .. The Monitor

Though its all fiction, and largely silly, everything in Rawson Marshall Thurbers script is tenable. Ex Press

This is a movie which prays the amount of twisted, flaming metal will cover the fact that none of the proceedings make even a lick of sense. Pitts Burgh Magazine

Lets address the elephant in the penthouse: since Die Hard reinvented action cinema in 1988, countless copies have littered the movie skyline. CNET

Fans of Johnson and this genre will be satisfied.Everyone else should stay home unless you crave a little entertainment with no thinking required. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips

Yet there isnt a genuinely human moment in this entirely synthetic towering inferno of cliches. Play Boy

Put it this way, Skyscraper is better than Central Intelligence in the same way that Rampage was better than San Andreas, and this is about as much fu .. Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..

Also, its truly inexplicable why, in an enflamed high rise, not one character ever acts like theyre hot. High Def Digest

Ironically, for a film about a violent massive fire, it is completely devoid of warmth. Cocalecas

It is a success in delivering a well made escape that locks you in your seat and gives you a slap on the back as it says enjoy the ride. The Hollywood News

Johnsons acting in Skyscraper isnt going to win any Oscars. But its still a pleasant change from the action movie default. NBC News THINK

Rooftop terrorist shootouts might sound thrilling unless youve seen Die Hard (1988). Wtop

Is the movie completely unrealistic and full of cliches and head scratching plot points Business Insider

Skyscraper takes elements from zillions of action blockbusters and disaster movies and mixes them together in a combination that feels familiar in all .. Pasadena Weekly

Rock The Dwayne Johnson is back with another attempt at owning the summer with his version of Die Hard but with a little more Towering Inferno and a l .. Mad About Movies Podcast

Despite the inconsistencies, Skyscraper manages to take Dwayne Johnson and make him an immortal and infallible being that still connects perfectly wit ..

Yes, its all painted in very broad simple strokes but this was always going to be more like painting a wall as opposed to a fine art masterpiece. Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..

Lets be honest: whenever we see that Dwayne The Rock Johnson is starring in a film, we know that the movie isnt likely to be mentioned much when award ..

Skyscraper is ridiculous, but knowingly so (I hope). It just keeps upping the ante in the most absurd ways possible. Baltimore Magazine

Its explosively visceral but its burning entertainment fizzles into one giant wet weekend. Flavourmag

The film is littered with an array of instantly forgettable performances that are quintessential action movie tropes.

That it succeeds at being a wildly enjoyable thrill ride makes it a success in my book.

Until recently, John M. Urbancich, former and first Executive Editor of CriticsChoiceMovies , reviewed films and wrote related features and celebrity .. Jmuvies Blog Spot

Dwayne Johnson in SKYSCRAPER demonstrates once again just how far charisma can go. Comicsverse

What the movie lacks in originality, however, it attempts to make up for in an onslaught of stunts and spectacle. Arts Hub

Skyscraper is undeniably stupid, but it works because its not afraid to be stupid. The Pop Break

Like a lot of Johnsons second tier vehicles, it feels a little bit like something thats supposed to look like a grown up movie, but the target audienc .. Geek

As for the protagonist, Will is infallibly righteous hes the perfect father, a model husband, and the only grit hes got comes from the soot hes consta .. Exclaim!

Its gargantuan, its loud and unashamedly bombastic blockbuster spectacle which smashes you subtlety in the face and will make you want to cheer becaus .. The National

Johnson is a really funny guy as weve seen in numerous movies like Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle and writer/director Rawson Marshall Thurber made Cen .. Movies 4 Kids

Clearly, Skyscraper wants to be a rollercoaster ride. The only problem is that this rollercoaster ride only has one trajectory and it gets redundant v ..

So thats Skyscraper in a nutshellit doesnt offer much in the way of originality or deep thought, but checks all the boxes for a summer blockbuster, an .. The Arts St L

He delivers a few good one liners along the way to demonstrate hes in on the fun.

Skyscraper might be a bit hairy for someone with a fear of heights. Otherwise, its a predictable single hero disaster event film. Live Mint

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The great American critic Andrew Sarris once reflected on what he described as the hard lesson of film history, proposing that posterity does not subs .. Flicks

This is essentially a Die Hard wannabe flick that lacks depth, but attempts to get by using the global appeal of its leading man, Johnson. The Sun Daily (Malaysia)

The bigger they are, the harder they fall, and Skyscraper isnt able to stick the landing. AXS.com

Exciting and explosive, Skyscraper is a fun popcorn turbo thrill ride worth taking. Showbiz 411

I like Dwayne Johnson...but it feels as if he is now so focused on doing the biggest films he can, with the biggest set pieces and budgets, that actin .. Cbc

Pushes the whole Dwayne Johnson is strong thing to the limit, but who the hell cares when theres such unbridled joy to be had whilst viewing so The AU Review

The rest of the cast however veer between extremely boring and straight up terrible. FrewFilm

I didnt expect a cinematic masterpiece, but unfortunately, this popcorn flick was a little too weighed down by its own ambition. Film Bunker

I do not recommend that you spend to see Skyscraper: Rescue in the heights, the same and someday it finishes in Netflix and it will have found that it ..

That is, his movies dont bother to disguise their algorithmic nature. Isolated Nation

Much like Junes Upgrade, Skyscraper moves with the belief that it will perish if not in seventh gear. In Session Film

Serving up fun, popcorn fueled fare, SKYSCRAPER glimmers as a towering throwback of an action film. Sassymamainla

Apparently, Superman is not the only one that can leap a tall building in a single bound.Ubiquitous action star Dwayne The Rock Johnson has his own gr ..

But before you count this as a movie for just men, a half naked Rock isnt too bad either.

A high rise fire leaves Dwayne Johnson feeling the heat in action thriller Skyscraper Thirty years after Bruce Williss lone hero found himself in a ti .. Movie Talk

A fun and occasionally tense mix between Die Hard and The Towering Inferno.

Skyscraper isnt a very good movie, but its made with disarming confidence. Nylon

Skyscraper, tall a tale as it is, never stood a chance and neither will audiences. Moviefone

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Theres no excuse for all that shooting, either morally, on the part of the filmmakers, or practically, on the part of the villains. Miami New Times

The charm is turned down, the seriousness turned up and Johnson pulls it off. Herald Courier

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