Lift
Summary
Netflix ’s heist plastic film , Lift , is drive by its gifted cast member , who do an unbelievable business at portraying their respective characters . Directed by F. Gary Gray , bed for helm films likeFridayandThe Fate of the Furious , Liftunfolds as a typical heist film that walk through the eminent takes and punctilious plans of a group of skilled individuals who take up a nearly impossible mission . From a diverse grouping of characters to intricate security organisation and hacks , from hi - fi technology to twists and turn , the movie has all the factor of a compelling holdup drama .
With its runtime of an hour and forty - four minutes , theKevin Hart moviedoes not waste its time and jumps directly into the natural action by delivering a taut storyline . While its well - timed twirl and overarching heist plan alone are gripping enough to keep spectator thieve , its activity and play are further kick upstairs by the carrying into action of its cast members . This makes it hard not to question which character is impersonate by whom in the film .
The best heist movies can be comedies , drama , or thrillers . But they all demand an eclectic crew and a big score await for them at the end .
Kevin Hart as Cyrus Whitaker
In Netflix’sLift , Cyrus is portrayed by Kevin Hart , who is comfortably known for his leading roles in picture show likeCentral Intelligence , Ride Along , The human being from Toronto , andJumanji . However , long before he became one of the go men in so many movie , he started his career as an artist by winning several point of view - up drollery contention . He made his breakthrough by landing a repeat role in the television receiver seriesUndeclaredand by and by run on to asterisk in several comedy movies likeScary Movie 3,Soul Plane , Superhero Movie , andThe 40 - twelvemonth - Old Virgin . Hart is also lay out to asterisk in the videogame adaptationBorderlandsand will also repeat his function as Ben Barber inRide Along 3 .
Kevin Hart plays the principal grapheme , Cyrus Whitaker , in Netflix’sLift , who lead an outside heist crew . Although Cyrus steals art and rakes in Brobdingnagian sums of money from his heist endeavor , he ensures that the original creative person of the art he steals always gets compensate in dividends . This makes him passably of a Robin Hood - esque bod in the world of art . However , his cardinal mission inLiftdoes not call for stealing art . alternatively , he is gift the responsibility of nicking $ 500 million in Au from a rider plane as it fly from London to Zurich . Although the mission seems impossible , Cyrus ingeniously finds a way to make it happen .
Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Abby Gladwell
Gugu Mbatha - Raw convincingly portrays Abby Gladwell in Netflix’sLift . Born in Oxford , United Kingdom , she started her performing career with small use in show likeBad Girls . However , she now has over 50 credits in her acting portfolio and is mostly recognizable for play roles in movies likeConcussion , Beauty and the Beast , Belle , Motherless Brooklyn , The Cloverfield Paradox , andSummerland . She has also star in several renowned tv set show , such asLoki , Black Mirror , andDoctor Who .
Abby Gladwell is a clever Interpol agent inLift , who also happens to be Cyrus ' X - flaming . Although she initially tracks Cyrus and tries to stop him from abducting an artist , she later on gets involve in Cyrus ' commission to slip gold from the rider flight . Because of her history with Cyrus , thing often get inept between the two . However , the more time they drop together during the missionary post , the more they get to reconsider their feelings for one another . Abby is ab initio apprehensive about unite forces with Cyrus and his squad but later on becomes one of the leading forces in their heist mission .
Vincent D’Onofrio as Denton
BeforeLift , Vincent D’Onofrio starred in several swelled - budget motion-picture show , but he is best known for portraying Edgar inMen in Black , Pvt . Pyle inFull Metal Jacket , Carl Stargher inThe Cell , and Vic Hoskins inJurassic World . Many would also cognise from his recent appearance as Kingpin in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’sEcho , Hawkeye , andDaredevil . Long before Vincent D’Onofrio pull together fame for his diverse roles in Hollywood , he embraced a calling in theater and was even a part of a Broadway play titledOpen admission .
Vincent D’Onofrio ’s character , Denton , inLift , is a master of camouflage who has accompany Cyrus on several missions in the past times . In the gold - steal commission , Denton borrow his common role and uses his disguise domination to distract the cabin crew from the aircraft they have to slip from . In the celluloid ’s opening arc , he also becomes the headstone for Abby to rule Cyrus ' whereabouts .
Sam Worthington as Dennis Huxley
Born in Godalming , Surrey , UK , Sam Worthington started his act calling with the Aussie saltation filmBootmen . He garnered plaudit and recognition for playing a major role in 2004’sSomersaultand became a home name in 2009 when he starred as Jake Sully in James Cameron’sAvatar . aside from the James Cameron enfranchisement , Worthington has also played purpose in other wide known films likeTerminator Salvation , Clash of the Titans , andHacksaw Ridge . He will also be reprising his purpose as Jake Sully in the future instalment of James Cameron’sAvatarfilms .
Liftintroduces Sam Worthington ’s character as Dennis Huxley , Abby ’s genus Bos at Interpol . It is his melodic theme to hire Cyrus to slip the $ 500 million in gold . He practice his assurance over Abby to make her convince Cyrus to take the mission . Although Huxley ab initio seems well - intend , the movie eventually unveil that there is more to him than run into the eye .
Lift Supporting Cast & Characters
Ursula Corbero as Camila : InLift ’s central mission , Ursula Corbero ’s Camila flies a individual jet and serves as the gateway driver for the squad . The actress has antecedently appeared in movies likeSnake EyesandAfterpartybut is well known for playing Ines Santiago in theSnatchTV series and Tokio inMoney Heist .
Jacob Batalon as N8 : Jacob Batalon ’s N8 is an creative person who only appears inLift ’s curtain raising arc . The actor is most recognizable for playing Peter Parker ’s best protagonist , Ned Leeds , in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’sSpider - Manmovies andAvengers : Infinity War .
Billy Magnussen as Magnus : Magnus is the safecraker in Cyrus ' squad inLift . Billy Magnussen , ofNo clip to Die , The Big Short , andSpy Kids : Armegaddonfame , portrays him .
Viveik Kalra as Luke : In the central heist squad inLift , Luke is the railroad engineer on board . He is act by Viveik Kumar whose play credit include films likeVoyagers , Blinded by the Light , andThree Months .
Yun Jee Kim as Mi - Sun : Liftintroduces Mi - Sun as the electronics expert on Cyrus ' team who helps them gear up all the necessary gadgets they need for their mission . Yun Jee Kim has an active career as both a singer and an actor . Also known by her stage name , NS Yoon - G , she has playact in movies and TV shows likeMine , Roduekil , andWelcome to the Guest House .
Jean Reno as Lars Jorgensen : Lars is the primary antagonist inLift , and Cyrus ' mission of stealing gold somehow tie him to him . Jean Reno , who has antecedently work out with Kevin Hart inDie Hartand has also starred in movies likeThe Pink PantherandRonin , plays Lars inLift .
Lift is a film depicting the remarkable journey of a driver who experiences an eventful night. The story unfolds as he navigates through various encounters and challenges within a single evening.
carry Gorman as Cormac : Burn Gorman , known for playing diverse roles inEnola Holmes , Game of Thrones , andThe Dark Knight Rises , appear as Cormac inLift , who is one of Lars ' confederate .
Paul Anderson as Donal : Best known for depict Arthur Shelby inPeaky Blinders , Paul Anderson play Donal inLift , who is another one of Lars ' men .
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Lift is a plastic film depicting the noteworthy journeying of a driver who experiences an eventful night . The history blossom out as he navigates through various encounters and challenges within a exclusive even .
