Brett Ratner is one of those directors who is easy to throw hate at, though some forget he’s made some very successful films, particularly in the comedy department. He even produced the recent HORRIBLE BOSSES, which I loved every second of. I actually find myself split down the middle on Ratner’s projects when looking over his IMDB credits – for example I liked AFTER THE SUNSET and at least the first RUSH HOUR, but like many was let down by the RUSH HOUR sequels and of course X-MEN: FIRST CLASS. Brett’s newest directorial gig is on TOWER HEIST, which would look like a direct-to-DVD mess if not for the impressive ensemble cast. Ben Stiller looks to be the lead, with Eddie Murphy playing throwback sort of character, reminiscent of his role in TRADING PLACES. But with supporting roles including Matthew Broderick, Téa Leoni, Gabourey Sidibe, Casey Affleck, Stephen Henderson, Judd Hirsch, Michael Pena, and the great Alan Alda, this may just be a whole lot of fun. The plot revolves around workers at a luxury Central Park condominium, who discover the penthouse billionaire has stolen their retirement. They plot the ultimate revenge: a heist to reclaim what he took from them.
There’s some funny stuff in here, and I imagine it will be a pretty entertaining flick, but Good Lord that poster is awful. Poor Michael Pena is smaller than everyone else, and obviously pasted in at the last second. He deserves better. I sincerely hope they come up with something better, though the November release date is just around the corner. Take a look at the trailer and tell us your thoughts in the comments.
TOWER HEIST opens November 4, 2011
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
Who the he’ll would measure the characters on the poster? Only an asshole!
Can’t wait to see the movie- it’s contemporary- exciting w/ great actors & a brilliant director- seems people are always jealous of a young successful guy!
I can’t wait to see Tower Heist- it looks fabolous- I also love the poster & stiller & Murphy are a great combo-
Size does not matter on a poster- Michael Pena is great whether he’s standing or sittin & ratner is a contemporary director who knows Americas beat!