Lift

An international crew of thieves, led by Cyrus Whitaker, aims to jack a half a billion dollars in gold from a passenger plane in flight. The target is a 40,000 foot long operation that tests timing, nerve, and logistics more than raw firepower. The team negotiates shifting loyalties, faulty intel, and tight security while racing against time and a wary crew of rivals and authorities. Humorous banter and high altitude misdirections punctuate the tense moments as the plan unfolds, forcing each member to weigh personal risk against the promise of a life changing payoff. In a film that blends action and comedy, the heist becomes a showcase for planning, teamwork, and fast paced reversals. Stakes stay high and timing matters.

Directed by F Gary Gray Lift comes from an original screenplay by Daniel Kunka. Kevin Hart stars as Cyrus Whitaker with Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sam Worthington, Vincent D'Onofrio and Úrsula Corberó in supporting roles. Humor and suspense balance well on screen.

The film holds an average of 6.43 out of 10 from 1413 votes, signaling a mixed reception. Viewers are treated to a brisk blend of action and comedy centered on trust, improvisation and planning under pressure, with the ensemble banter giving energy to tense set pieces that blends action thoughtfully.

Box office data for Lift is not provided in the available material, so its theatrical performance remains unclear. No official totals are cited here, making it hard to judge audience reception or how it fared against competitors for audiences everywhere.

Lift has yet to leave a pronounced cultural footprint, but its premise and cast may spark discussion about high altitude heists in cinema. If it finds a streaming audience, dialogue and set piece visuals could linger with fans who enjoy witty banter freely. Fans may discuss the plan and banter freely.