Lift
Elevators turning deadly in a thrilling escapade
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
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.
About Lift
Lift is a thrilling sci-fi adventure following a technologically advanced elevator, leading to a world of unexpected mysteries and challenges.