: Close-up shots or more complex maneuvers were filmed on a dedicated set located only eight feet off the ground for safety. Symbolism and Narrative Function
: Actor Sam Worthington and co-star Elizabeth Banks actually filmed on a real ledge on the 27th floor of a building. Man on a Ledge image
: Most official posters utilize a negative blue and white color scheme to evoke a cold, high-tension atmosphere. : Close-up shots or more complex maneuvers were
The standard promotional image depicts Nick Cassidy (Worthington) standing on a precarious, windswept ledge of the in New York City, 220 feet above the street. Man on a Ledge DVD review (contains spoilers)
: The image is designed to induce a sense of "vertigo-infused" peril, emphasizing the sheer height and the "edge-of-your-seat" danger Cassidy faces.
The image functions as a "high concept" marketing tool, where the title and visual perfectly summarize the plot. Man on a Ledge DVD review (contains spoilers)