Lift (2024) - Review
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© 2023 Netflix, Inc.
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
Written by: Daniel Kunka
Starring: Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D'Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Jacob Batalon, Jean Reno, Sam Worthington
Runtime: 104 min
Synopsis: An international heist crew is recruited to prevent a terrorist attack, and must pull off the heist on a plane mid-flight.
© Christopher Barr / Netflix 2023
Editor's Note: Original review was written for FandomWire. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
Lift quickly becomes a forgettable heist flick, contradicting its initial promise of intrigue, excitement, and a pretty engaging opening sequence. Sadly, everything is overshadowed by formulaic storytelling, paper-thin character development, and a failure to innovate within a well-trodden genre. A narrative that fails to rise above the mundane, despite possessing a talented cast and a couple of standout set pieces. As the credits roll, one realizes the many missed opportunities that could have made this movie a solid addition to its respective genre...
