The Ledge

Practically everything I've seen since March I've rated Three Stars (Liked it) on Netflix. But that is only because Two Stars would mean I didn't like it and they won't let me rate anything at Two and a Half: Meeehh, it was OK, But here's what I woulda done with it...


FINALLY, here's one I'm actually willing to say that I liked enough to endorse by putting it on my blog.


The Ledge (2011) is about a man (Charlie Hunnam, from Sons of Anarchy) who steps out on a building's ledge and the officer (Terrance Howard) who's intent to stop him from jumping. They get into theological discussions, meaning of life issues...good drama ensues. It's billed as a thriller, but it's more of a good drama. 


The cast is brilliant. Hunnam, Howard, Liv Tyler and Patrick Wilson are all fantastic. The script, editing, and directing are all on target. (btw, this was produced by Norman Mailer's son.) 


I found myself much more emotionally invested than I thought I would. (Especially considering Liv Tyler is the female lead! Not a fan, but she's better than OK in this! [Can't believe I printed that!]) This involvement could be the result of my political likeness and similar temperament of the lead character. But I watched it with someone who doesn't necessarily share my theological/philosophical tendencies and we both liked it. 


The best compliment I can give: I'm still thinking about it 24+ hrs after viewing.