Lift

So, "Lift" is one of those movies that dives straight into a pretty wild premise. An international heist crew trying to snatch $500 million in gold from a passenger plane, all at 40,000 feet? I mean, that’s just bananas. It’s this mix of action,comedy, and crime that feels like it’s drawing from a lot of heist film tropes while trying to do something a little different. Cyrus Whitaker,the lead character,really anchors the film. He’s got that charm that makes you want to root for him, even when he's leading a crew on this absurd mission. The chemistry among the crew feels pretty genuine, which is nice. You’ve got the tech whiz, the muscle, and the planner, all classic roles. but they somehow manage to make them feel like they actually know each other and have been through some stuff together. I mean, you see that dynamic where they bicker and support one another,and it gives the whole thing a lighthearted tone. Then there’s the heist itself. It’s not just about the gold. It’s about the obstacles they face along the way, and that’s where the comedy really kicks in. There are moments that made me laugh out loud, especially when things go sideways. It kind of keeps you on your toes. but there were also parts where I thought, “Okay,did that really need to happen?” Like, some comedic bits felt a bit forced or just stretched to fit the run time.

maybe it’s just me,but I kinda prefer a tighter narrative that doesn’t wander off into random tangents. Visually, it’s quite something. You get these aerial shots that really emphasize the height of their heist, and the cinematography does a good job of making you feel the tension in those high altitude scenes. That said, there were moments where it felt like they relied a little too much on CGI. You can kind of tell when it’s not the real deal,and that pulled me out of it for a sec. It’s hard to say if that was meant to amp up the “fantasy” aspect of it or just a budget decision. But still, it felt a little off. The pacing is another mixed bag. at times, it zips along,and you’re all in for the ride. but then there are lulls where it feels like it’s dragging a bit. Maybe they were trying to give the characters depth or something, but it just didn’t hit right every time. I guess they wanted to balance action with the emotional stakes. some of those emotional beats land nicely,but others kinda fall flat. And the soundtrack! It’s upbeat and catchy,which works well in keeping the energy high. But sometimes, it felt a bit too on the nose, you know? Like they were trying really hard to cue you into a feeling rather than letting it come naturally.