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The Ledge

One life. One chance. One step.

2011 · 1h 41m · R Drama, Thriller
Directed by Matthew Chapman

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Overview

A thriller in which a battle of philosophies between a fundamentalist Christian and an atheist escalates into a lethal battle of wills.

Director and cast

Critics on Rotten Tomatoes

Top critics, in their words

All reviews
14%
Tomatometer
Fresh

Chapman coaxes good performances from his cast, especially Wilson, who makes Joe's immense conflicts a matter of empathy as much as abhorrence. But Chapman doesn't have the filmmaking skills to conceal the talky, formulaic narrative.

Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
Rotten

Gavin recalls his experiences while standing atop a building ready to jump; we're meant to be on edge ourselves, but the only real mystery is why Tyler took such an unrewarding role in the first place.

Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Rotten

A film that's ultimately sabotaged by its own heavy-handed screenplay.

Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Rotten

Unlike its talky hero, the credibility of this preposterous drama immediately plunges into the abyss.

Kyle Smith, New York Post
Rotten

Can't wait until Thanksgiving dinner to witness a pointless conversation between a pompous fundamentalist Christian and a sneering atheist? Then The Ledge is the movie for you.

Alonso Duralde, TheWrap

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