'Tower Heist' movie quotes are hilarious, with some of the best lines delivered by none other than Eddie Murphy. In 'Tower Heist,' Murphy plays a thief who's hired by security guard Josh Kovacs (Ben Stiller), to help him rob his billionaire boss, Arthur Shaw (Alan Alda). Josh also has some really funny lines. I've compiled some of the best 'Tower Heist' quotes here. Be sure to vote for your favorites, and if you see a quote that isn't on the list, add it!
'Tower Heist' is a 2011 comedy movie directed by Brett Ratner. In the movie, billionaire Arthur Shaw's employees make plans to steal his money, after Arthur invests their life savings in a failed Ponzi scheme. In addition to Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller and Alan Alda, 'Tower Heist' also stars Matthew Broderick, Casey Affleck, Tea Leoni and Gabourey Sidibe.
'Tower Heist' performed reasonably when it opened in U.S. theaters on November 4, 2011. The action comedy faced stiff box office competition from the likes of DreamWorks' 'Puss in Boots,' which went on to win the weekend (and several additional weekends as well). Since it's release, 'Tower Heist' has grossed well over $76 million domestically and more than $50 million internationally, for a worldwide total of more than $126 million.
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Tower Heist Movie Quotes,
Rogue
Mr. Fitzhugh: "The maid's gone rogue!"
Buttoned-up Mr. Fitzhugh (Matthew Broderick) sums things up nicely in this quote: Sweet and timid Odessa proves to be anything but, as she takes out anyone standing in her way.
Dead Man
Odessa: "Ya mess wit me, ya a dead man."
More funny Odessa. The quote itself is pretty benign, but it's Gabby Sidibe's delivery, in a Jamaican accent, that makes it so funny.
Your Face
Slide: "I will blow your face clean off your face!"
Classic Eddie Murphy comedy!
Living In a Box
Mr. Fitzhugh: "If you need me, I'll be living in this box..."
Poor Mr. Fitzhugh. He and the others are having a terrible time - but he's definitely the most sad-sack of them all. Unfortunately, he's now roped into this crazy scheme to rip off the man who ripped them all off. A box might seem better than a prison cell...
White Neighbors
Josh: "The average apartment in the tower costs 5.6 million dollars. We have the best views, the most advanced security system, but do you know what these people are really buying?"
Enrique Dev’Reaux : "White neighbors?"
Probably not the reason Enrique. It's probably the security and the staff that these millionaires are buying.
Just Like Everyone Else
Arthur Shaw: "I may have my own private island in Belize, but deep down, I'm just an Astoria boy like Josh here."
Josh: "That's right, P.S. 104. Go Lions!"
Sure, Mr. Shaw. You're just like everyone else. Except that you are A. A billionaire and B. A lying, cheating, sleazebag.
Steve McQueen's Car
Special Agent Claire Denham (to Arthur Shaw): "You have Steve McQueen’s car parked in your living room? And here I thought you were an asshole."
Tea Leoni's turn as FBI Special Agent Claire Denham adds a lot of funny to 'Tower Heist.' She makes the most out of her supporting role - here, dressing down the ultra-wealthy crook, Arthur Shaw.
Lunch is On Me
Josh: "Jeez a hamburger is $24. We can't afford to eat here anyway."
Slide: "We can order whatever we like cause uh, lunch is on me!" (Holds up a baggie with a dead roach inside)
Slide is a true con artist, always carrying around a nice, dead, insect to get free meals. Don't try this at home. Or in your local restaurant. Please?
Taking a Poll
Odessa: "You married?"
Slide: "Say what?"
Odessa: "You married?"
Slide: "No, I ain't married. What's up?"
Odessa: "Just taking a poll."
Slide: "Taking a poll?"
Odessa: "I'll take your poll..."
Gabourey Sidibe stars in 'Tower Heist' as Odessa, a housekeeper who works for Mr.Shaw. Sidibe has said that this entire (funny) exchanged was improvised!
Webster
Slide: "How is this supposed to be right if you made it out of Legos?"
Josh: "The dimensions are completely accurate."
Slide: "Man you might as well use Lincoln Logs." (holds up a small Lego person) "And who's this, Webster?!"
All Hail Eddie Murphy! So great to see him in a non-kiddie comedy again!