Skyscraper
2018 · Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber
Original language: English
- action
- thriller
- adventure
The story
Framed and on the run, a former FBI agent must save his family from a blazing fire in the world's tallest building.
What it’s like
Glossy digital images of a gleaming Hong Kong supertower, all reflective glass, cool blue steel and hot orange flame, shot in a slick, kinetic action style with wide establishing shots of the skyline giving way to tight, shaking handheld moments as fire climbs the floors. Night scenes glow neon and sodium-amber, while the inside of the building is lit in polished chrome and white corridors that turn sinister once the smoke rolls in. The score is a big, bombastic orchestral-electronic mix, with thumping drums during chases and swelling strings for the family beats. Its vibe is high-gloss popcorn tension: escapist, crowd-pleasing, and cheerfully over the top. It suits a Friday night with friends or a loud, easy watch when you want spectacle without much thought. The pacing is brisk and relentless, with frequent set pieces and a heroic, protective father at its center. Violence is action-movie style: frequent fights, gunfire, falls and explosions, with fire peril and some injuries, but little gore and no sexual content. It is for people who want big-screen thrills, physical stunts and a clear-cut hero to root for.
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