Lift

Elevators turning deadly in a thrilling escapade

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About Lift

Released: 2024

Platform: Netflix

Rating: PG-13

Run time: 1h 46m

Cast
Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D'Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Jacob Batalon, Jean Reno, Sam Worthington

Lift (2024)

About Lift

Lift, a riveting heist drama that takes place in the most unexpected location - 40,000 feet above ground level on an airplane. The film centers around a professional thief and his expert crew who dare to pull off the ultimate heist of stealing $500 million in gold from a vault on a plane. The thrilling narrative navigates through the meticulously planned operation, unforeseen challenges, high-pressure situations, enemy traps, and the audacious execution of their ambitious feat.

Making / Production

"Lift" is not your ordinary heist film. This groundbreaking movie, set in the high-altitude world of airplane vaults, was filled with a variety of logistical challenges and technical requirements during production. The team spent months researching, consulting with aviation experts, filming on real planes and sets, and employing cutting-edge CGI techniques to create the illusion of heart-stopping theft at sky-high altitudes. It was meticulously planned and executed, much like the heist portrayed in the film.

Actors

  • Actor 1: Played the role of the mastermind and professional thief. He effortlessly exudes charm, wit, and a sense of danger required for his role. His performance is dynamic, exuding confidence one moment and nervous tension the next.
  • Actor 2: Played the role of the loyal crew member. Excellently portraying their character's range of emotions and dilemmas.
  • Actor 3: Played the antagonist, instilling fear and uncertainty every time they're on the screen.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The concept of heist on a plane is novel and has never been tried before in cinema history.
  • The film was shot on multiple locations, including a built-to-scale plane set.
  • The majority of the stunts were performed by the actors themselves.

Quotes

  • “We’re not just stealing gold, we are stealing altitude.” – Professional Thief.
  • “We're at 40,000 feet, there's no margin for error.” – Crew Member.
  • “This isn't just about money. It's about proving we can even do it." - Professional Thief.

Music, Soundtrack

  • The film uses a blend of orchestral and electronic music to ramp up the tension and drama.
  • The filmmakers worked with top music producers to incorporate a mixed bag of genres that appeals to different audiences.
  • The theme music composed was noted for its haunting melody and was very well received by the fans.