Lift

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	Kevin Hart	Cyrus
	Gugu Mbatha-Raw	Abby
	Sam Worthington	Huxley
	Vincent D'Onofrio	Denton
	Úrsula Corberó	Camila
	Billy Magnussen	Magnus
	Yunjee Kim	Mi-Sun
	Viveik Kalra	Luke
	Jean Reno	Jorgensen
	Jacob Batalon	N8
	Burn Gorman	Cormac
	Paul Anderson	Donal
	David Proud	Harry
	Oli Green	Mollsen
	Ross Anderson	Ross
	Stefano Skalkotos	Stefano
	Martina Avogadri	Leviathan Leader
	Jess Liaudin	Arthur Tigue
	Caroline Loncq	Sandra
	Alessandro Quattro	Sterling's Auctioneer
	Marta Luné	Auction Greeter 1
	Martina Vanin	Auction Greeter 2
	Edward Bellemo	Auction Security Guard
	Nadira Tudor	Newscaster (London)
	Polly Middlehurst	Newscaster (New York)

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Director	F. Gary Gray
Writer	Daniel Kunka
Producer	Patricia Braga, Audrey Chon, Michael Dreyer, F. Gary Gray, Kevin Hart, Adam Kassan, Simon Kinberg, Charley McLeod, Brent O'Connor, Matt Reeves, Nicola Rosada, Bryan Smiley
Musician	Dominic Lewis, Guillaume Roussel
Photography	Bernhard Jasper

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My quick rating - 5.7/10. Netflix continues its blockbuster formula with this flick, a big-budget action flick starring Kevin Hart as a criminal mastermind. The premise—a heist crew attempting to steal $500 million in gold from a plane cruising at 40,000 feet—is as outrageous as it sounds. And while the movie doesn't aim for greatness, it delivers a fun, escapist experience that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The story, while engaging, feels like it was cobbled together by an algorithm. It’s riddled with ridiculous turns, nonsensical technobabble, and an over-the-top caper that stretches plausibility to the limit. But that’s part of the charm—if you’re willing to embrace the absurdity, it becomes an enjoyable ride. Hart leads a likable ensemble cast, and while his performance doesn't break new ground, his charisma and comedic timing add levity to the ordeal. The action sequences are well-executed, with high-octane set pieces that keep the energy levels up and flash the budget spent to deliver them. The film’s musical score complements the action nicely, enhancing its escapist vibe. That said, this movie is far from flawless. The middle portion suffers from pacing issues that drag the story down, and the plot holes are big enough to, well, fly a plane through. It’s not a serious crime drama with intricate twists or profound characters—it’s a popcorn movie through and through. Ultimately, Lift works best when you turn off your brain and go along for the ride. It’s light, forgettable entertainment with just enough charm and action to make it worth a watch. It’s not the best movie you’ll see this year, but it’s a decent way to kill 107 minutes if you’re in the mood for something fun and ridiculous at the same time.

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