jamesliew04 This is one of the great movies, love & evil of humanity! It is a slow movie, however, you have to enjoy the very moment until the last minute. Don't rush, watch it if you have time, don't judge the book by its cover, don't make the decision after 10 minutes. People are "misunderstanding" God's will by intentionally or unintentionally. Or even utilizing it as a weapon or as an excuse! Great job!!

Raul Faust Since I'm an atheist who happens to be very interested in discussions involving religions, "The Ledge" really seemed attractive. Gavin is about the jump out of a building, in order to save a girl that he finally discovers he loves. The police officer that tries to impede him from doing that is a man who has family issues, mainly because he finds out that his kids aren't from his gene, if you know what I mean. The movie tells the story of them about, making you understand why they're there, what happened in their lives and what is about to happen. The story is very original, but sometimes feels over-the-top; I mean, I sincerely don't believe that Gavin would kill himself for that reason. Also, he looks to calm for someone who is about to commit suicide. Psychiatrist may understand what I mean. On the other hand, photography direction is BEAUTIFUL, delivering a nostalgic atmosphere. If the story wasn't so unrealistic and unlikely, this would've been a much better film. However, it's just a regular one, interesting in some aspects.

bobcole435 The story was interesting, and not boring. However I felt no connection with any of the characters, or respect for that matter. Except for the two gay guys (which I have nothing in common with) who were the only two sane characters. I am not a fan of overly propagandized movies. Although I don't mind people/characters having their own opinions, and belief systems when the entire movie is based on demonizing one of them it becomes propaganda and no longer a story.So the story was interesting and almost good, however throughout the whole movie I felt like a political agenda was being shoved down my throat.

steverino77 I have to admit, I skipped to the ending after watching a bit over half the movie. I wanted to see if I was right. Of course, I was. It's very easy to see why this movie has garnered such attention as an atheist movie, something that I didn't know before I watched it... well, most of it.Gavin is not a likable character. He's an outspoken atheist, spouting his opinions left and right and has problems with other people's opinions. Gavin meets Shana, Shana introduces him to Joe. Joe's a Christian. Gavin decides he doesn't like Joe but does like Joe's wife, Shana, and wants to liberate her from Joe's Christian fundamentalist clutches. Shana has affair with Gavin. Joe catches them, goes nuts, grabs a gun (of course, every right wing, Christian fundamentalist has a gun, duh!), and gives Gavin an ultimatum. jump off a ledge or he shoots Shana. Terrence Howard's Det. Lucetti is along for the ride trying to talk Gavin down from the ledge and has his own story.The character Joe is somewhat like the writer/director Matthew Chapman's version of a movie monster. Something that cannot be reasoned with and capable of great violence, i.e. a bible thumping Terminator. I understood Chapman very well halfway through the movie, which is why I skipped to the ending. He's cynical, overbearing, and terrified of anyone who believes in a higher power. If the movie monster was defeated and a happy ending achieved, Chapman would not have thought he'd made his point and showed everybody just how dangerous those darn theists are.*Spoiler* I knew Gavin would jump. He had no faith whatsoever in anything. Not in God, not in the authorities, not in anything except that Joe, self proclaimed Christian, would absolutely shoot his own wife if he did not jump. Considering how ignorant and stupid Gavin was, the bad decisions he made during the film, and his complete lack of character, him jumping not only wasn't a surprise, but was expected. This movie is definitely for atheists written and directed by an atheist. And if you're not an atheist, I highly recommend watching something else.