Skyscraper

Universal Pictures | Release Date: July 13, 2018

5.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 218 Ratings

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XantiappaNov 19, 2018

Looking for a brainless action packed movie for a cold winter night?

Then this is the movie for you, if you looking for a good story, i suggest to walk away. The strenght of this movie is the good special effects, a decent cast and theLooking for a brainless action packed movie for a cold winter night?

Then this is the movie for you, if you looking for a good story, i suggest to walk away. The strenght of this movie is the good special effects, a decent cast and the typical hollywood grandeur. For this reason the movie gets a high score for me. You can't compare it to different genres or other movies that are oscar worthy... Just sit down and enjoy this over the top action movie. ;-)… Expand

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High_wiredJul 17, 2018

Loved this movie! The Rock is a great action hero with a lot of heart. Many exciting, suspenseful moments, wonderful supporting cast, and a really fun tip of the hat to other films like Die Hard and Towering Inferno while still maintainingLoved this movie! The Rock is a great action hero with a lot of heart. Many exciting, suspenseful moments, wonderful supporting cast, and a really fun tip of the hat to other films like Die Hard and Towering Inferno while still maintaining it’s own excitement and story line.… Expand

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JoeCoolApr 17, 2019

OMG, I simply loved this action packed, not a whole lot of story, somewhat over the top action movie! It's not some artsy pretentious movie that you're just supposed to love because it's art, but an exciting movie you can actually enjoyOMG, I simply loved this action packed, not a whole lot of story, somewhat over the top action movie! It's not some artsy pretentious movie that you're just supposed to love because it's art, but an exciting movie you can actually enjoy because it's simply pretty darn great! that's what I recommend: enjoy this movie!… Expand

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Josephgamers65Sep 21, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Skyscraper is a movie I love rewatching the very beginning is perfect with the pass is awesome but after that, an enjoyable movie that I really enjoy watching the entire movie is about this building which is a cool idea to have the villain is good to me with the pass and stuff and that is why he does what he does in this movie to try to get it back which does make sense I think what makes me fall interest a little bit in this film is Will Sawyer why does he do everything perfect why is there no risk so really there is no risk in this movie which does annoy me but all around a fun watch with that issue I have but after that I actually really like this movie I don't think it is that bad as it seems to some people so I give Skyscraper a B-… Expand

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hardcorekiddJul 16, 2018

Former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Ford now assesses security for skyscrapers. He's on assignment in China when he finds the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze, and he's been framed for it. AFormer FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Ford now assesses security for skyscrapers. He's on assignment in China when he finds the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze, and he's been framed for it. A wanted man on the run, Will must find those responsible, clear his name and somehow rescue his family, which is trapped inside the building, above the fire line. I enjoy Dwayne Johnson's last film, "Rampage", and so I think this was even better.With it's well-cast yet derivative, Skyscraper isn't exactly a towering action thriller feat, but it's solidly constructed enough to stand among the genre's more mildly diverting features. Final Grade is a B+.… Expand

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CharlieSGJul 19, 2018

Exactly what you expect from the movie and it gives that, fully. Nothing new, except that it does give The Rock the full show and the director does not muck it up with silly side character development.......just action from about 45 minutes on.

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LamontRaymondJul 14, 2018

I probably liked the film a little more than the critics-at-large. I mean, sure, it's no Die Hard. The baddies aren't nearly as well-developed or as "fun" has Hans Gruber, but you'll have fun with this film, for sure. Surprisingly, NeveI probably liked the film a little more than the critics-at-large. I mean, sure, it's no Die Hard. The baddies aren't nearly as well-developed or as "fun" has Hans Gruber, but you'll have fun with this film, for sure. Surprisingly, Neve Campbell was a little flat in her performance. I expected more. And the Pearl concept could have / should have been better utilized, but hey, I had fun. 3D is not necessary, by the way.… Expand

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DufreshestJul 19, 2018

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Cinematography: 8.442/10 The film flows seamlessly and looks good. Costume Design: 8.493/10 Definitely well thought of and given importance from the beginning of the film. Film Editing: 8.921/10 Talk about capturing andSkyscraper Review

Cinematography: 8.442/10 The film flows seamlessly and looks good.

Costume Design: 8.493/10 Definitely well thought of and given importance from the beginning of the film.

Film Editing: 8.921/10 Talk about capturing and using just the right amount.

Make-up and Hair-styling: 7.893/10 Decent.

Sound Editing: - /10

Visual Effects: 8.321/10 The Pearl is as real as Barad-dur (though a bit more believable due to its context).

Story: 7.931/10 The story focuses on the idea of families and purposes from the ideas of a generally-traditionally known family to crime syndicates to justice units. More than anything else, the story is entertaining.

Acting: 7.931/10 The film does heavily rely on Dwayne Johnson's acting abilities but balances the other actors well in accordance to fulfill the story.

Personal: Skyscraper reminds me of San Andreas (which is the last film I've seen with Dwayne Johnson in it). Every film I've seen with Dwayne Johnson always makes me feel like that moment in San Andreas with him giving CPR. Plus, it's always fun watching flares of the Rock: am I the only one appreciating the Jumping Clothesline in Skyscraper?

Overall: 7.062/10

-K.D.

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mau1133Aug 17, 2018

The movie was great, it had everything a summer blockbuster had to have. The movie gave me vertigo 5 times and the action scenes made me nervous. So yeah i would recommend the movie.

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PanchogulJul 22, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una típica, pero bastante buena visualmente, verla en 3D es una experiencia vertiginosa, no la recomiendo en este formato para aquellas personas que realmente sufran de vértigo, por otro lado me encantó volver a ver a Neve Campbell en la gran pantalla, en el fondo trae mucho de Sidney Prescott consigo misma.… Expand

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Davrosdaleks1Jul 13, 2018

Skyscraper is an adequate action film in that it is entertaining enough but isn't something you need to put on the top of your must-see list.

The plot is very predictable. It's basically Die Hard-light with some other action movie clichesSkyscraper is an adequate action film in that it is entertaining enough but isn't something you need to put on the top of your must-see list.

The plot is very predictable. It's basically Die Hard-light with some other action movie cliches thrown in. The obvious dialogue doesn't do the film any favors. Neve Campbell and the Rock are both charming actors, but even they could do so much with what they were given. The Rock's old FBI buddy is an exceptionally sore spot as he is a trifecta of poor dialogue, characterization, and acting.

Still, the film remains watchable due to the action as there are some pretty nice fight and building disaster scenes. I really liked a closed-knit fight near the beginning where both characters do a lot of damage to each other. The Rock's character having a prosthetic leg was a fairly novel idea that was well utilized for the survival and action elements.

Also the film looks nice. The quasi-futuristic tower it takes place in is a semi-unique design that helped elevate everything.… Expand

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OH_RickNMortyAug 12, 2018

This was the first film in ages that kept me close to the edge of my seat. A thrilling ride which I’d more than happily pay to see again. 8/10.

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SHAHEENAJILSep 4, 2018

En: Exciting, action-packed movie with good special effects in a futuristic skyscraper! The visit to the cinema was really worth it!

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MarkTakayamaDec 15, 2020

Skyscraper is a very Hollywood movie. "The Rock" is a former FBI agent who helps his family in a fire. He fights with terrorists. I was impressed by Johnson's actions. He never made me sleep. Many critics say "This is a recycled movie of "Skyscraper is a very Hollywood movie. "The Rock" is a former FBI agent who helps his family in a fire. He fights with terrorists. I was impressed by Johnson's actions. He never made me sleep. Many critics say "This is a recycled movie of " Die Hard". But computer graphics are beautiful. "Skyscraper" is much better than "Die Hard". This is a very international movie. It made me feel like living in Hong Kong. This is a 'popcorn movie". You just enjoy " The Rock"! I want to watch it one more time. … Expand