BN-W Snapshot - Tower Heist - Mediocre!
Yes, n-word used at least 3 times, including as “niglet.” The movie is mildly entertaining with a literal and figurative “payback” concept for the average working person to a Bernie Madoff-type crook. But there’s nothing new, different or exciting about its presentation. Additionally, Eddie Murphy’s a throwback to his 80s films with absolutely nothing unique and no evolvement whatsoever; in fact, it’s more of a backslide. He presents what, unfortunately, seems to be the stereotypically expected behavior for a Black man in film these days (criminal/hoodlum/foul-mouthed womanizer) – even an Oscar-nominated one who some might expect more from considering he’s also one of the producers of the film. Alas, Murphy disappoints once again based on how he chooses to play the character in this film as well as his senseless choice to...