Category: Skyscraper

The world’s tallest skyscraper in Hong Kong, which they call “The Pearl”.

SKYSCRAPER

Film Review by Marlene Ardoin

Given a choice between seeing “Skyscraper” or “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” again, I would most definitely choose “Skyscraper.”

First of all, the Rock (Dwayne Johnson) still keeps himself in shape for his movies.

The Rock is the king of disaster movies. “Skyscraper” deals with the theme of urban fire, which is a timely topic in the current news.

True, it does mimic “The Towering Inferno,” but that is not the Rock’s fault. That is like saying that the events of 9/11 copied “The Towering Inferno.”

In this film, Will Sawyer (Dwayne Johnson) is a sympathetic former veteran, who has lost part of one leg, but still manages to create a beautiful family and a meaningful life, in spite of his situation.

Part of what makes me like this film so much is the idea of putting an entire city in one building, called the Pearl. This idea offers a solution to the problem of using up all of the environment for humans. By going up, humans can leave the environment alone.

Will’s marriage is another aspect of this story that is a winner for me. His wife, Sarah (Neve Campbell) is an equal partner. She is the surgeon, who helped him recover.

Their marriage is based on respect and trust. Both partners fight to keep their relationship intact and safe. Both partners have strong abilities that complement each other, and their love is tender, ongoing and vibrant.

Will, Sarah and their two children watch each other’s back. And, they are all allowed to be strong in their own right.

Will Sawyer does not spiral into self-pity when he loses part of his leg. Rather, he realizes that his new leg is now made of steel.

The action sequences are thrilling and the family relationship was even more thrilling for me.

I am encouraging everyone to see this movie.