: Many scenes are blatant nods to better films, including Smith dangling from a cable and kicking through a window (a la John McClane) or an SUV alley ambush reminiscent of Clear and Present Danger .
: Critics frequently note that the film pauses for gratuitous, softcore-style flashbacks and shower scenes that have little to do with the terrorist plot. Skyscraper (1996)
: The film has gained a second life in the podcast world, with shows like Your Stupid Minds citing it as one of their most-downloaded episodes due to its sheer absurdity. : Many scenes are blatant nods to better
Movie Flashback: Skyscraper (1996) — A B-Movie Time Capsule Movie Flashback: Skyscraper (1996) — A B-Movie Time
If you’re a fan of "so-bad-it’s-good" cinema, the 1996 film Skyscraper is a fascinatng specimen of mid-90s direct-to-video excess. Often described as a "Die Hard" clone with a tenth of the budget, it stars in her second feature for PM Entertainment, released during a particularly turbulent period in her personal life. The Plot: Die Hard Meets Playboy
: Reviewers at The Nicsperiment highlight Smith’s thick Texas accent and "downers-inspired performance" as key to its trashy enjoyability.
Whether you're watching for the nostalgia of 90s stunt casting or the hilarious "low-budget Bond" script elements, Skyscraper remains a quintessential example of the Schlock Pit era. Skyscraper (1996 Film Review) - The Nicsperiment