First Take: Skyscraper- die harder than the most electrifying man in Hollywood

SYNOPSIS-

A father goes to great lengths to save his family from a burning skyscraper.

Another film with The Rock has landed, and once again, Dwayne Johnson is able to make a film great- working with some of his Central Intelligence buddies, Skyscraper is one of those films that just delivers true big screen entertainment from start to finish.

Rawson Marshall Thurber writes and directs this one, and having built up quite a repertoire from 2004′s Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story right up to 2015′s Central Intelligence, it’s obvious to see his touches on this film, as the comedic elements are there, but more toned down, making the action the main element of this film; that’s a decision I very much approve of, as it kept the pacing of the 1 hour 42 minutes consistent, creating tension at the right points. Industry legend Robert Elswit provides the cinematography, and with a score from Steve Jablonsky, the technical side of things is very much tightly controlled.

Of course, the highest paid actor in movie history is on fire (literally) in this film, and it’s fantastic to see him play a more serious role akin to his work as Hobbs in the Fast and Furious films rather than a more comedic character. Working alongside Mr Johnson is Neve Campbell, who is brilliant in her supporting role, Chin Han, Noah Taylor and Roland Møller- together they are able to make a film that can entertain a good chunk of audiences who aren’t up for Mamma Mia or The Incredibles 2, but are up for 2 hours of fantastic action and just pure fun.

THE VERDICT

Skyscraper is an afternoon of damn good fun on the big screen, and while many may see it as a budget Die Hard (that’s quite a compliment in my eyes), for audiences who may not be able to get seats for the summer’s big films, this is a very good alternative.

RATING- 4/5