Man On a Ledge is a giant disappointment from the title that explains it all to the ending that lacks an explanation.

Ex-cop turned fugitive Nick Cassidy portrayed by Avatar’s Sam Worthington has reached his breaking point. Discovering him on the ledge of a skyscraper,  first responders and shocked onlookers see a man who intends to end his life, but not everything is as it seems. Cassidy (Worthington) has an ulterior motive that threatens the reputations of many.

Determined to figure him out and rebuild her damaged reputation, NYPD’s lead negotiator, Lydia Mercer, played by Our Idiot Brother’s Elizabeth Banks, embarks on a confusing investigation into an old robbery involving a wealthy businessman..

As Mercer delves deeper into Cassidy’s former life as a prominent NYPD officer, she finds that he may have been convicted of a robbery he didn’t commit.

The trail eventually leads to a cruel and ruthless businessman, David Englander, played by Ed Harris. Problems with the plot arise as connections between its main characters remain unclear in the middle of the film.

The plot continues to unravel, and if it weren’t for director Asger Leth’s intense action scenes and impressive stunts, interest would have significantly waned since writer Pablo F. Fenjves fails to keep viewers interested and engaged with a less-than-suspenseful plot.

While the actors were among the best, the roles they played didn’t suit them at all.

Edward Burns of Echelon Conspiracy and Entourage, typically a good guy, had the strange role of a cop who blatantly ignores the crimes being committed around him.

Furthermore, Jamie Bell of The Eagle and Genesis Rodriguez also of Entourage play a couple who might be less convincing and more awkward than Edward and Bella from the Twilight Saga. 

This film is hardly worth the time or money to warrant a trip to the theaters. It receives a solid C, and if you’re still interested, wait for it to be released on Netflix or Redbox this summer.