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Most critics are lukewarm on the Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller caper flick. By Kevin P. Sullivan Ben Stiller and Gabourey Sidibe in “Tower Heist” Photo: Universal Pictures The 99 percent finally have their own heist movie! In “Tower Heist,” Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller team up to take back money from an evil executive who Ponzi-ed it away from the staff of his New York apartment building. The reviews certainly aren’t glowing, and most paint it as a less entertaining “Ocean’s Eleven” but admit there are some laughs to be had. We’ve rounded up some of the reviews to give you an idea of what the critics are saying. Take a look below to find out if you should join in on “Tower Heist.” The Story “The employees at a gilded Manhattan apartment complex, led by manager Ben Stiller, decide to rob the ass of a Madoff-like billionaire in the penthouse (a supremely slimy Alan Alda ). Why? He’s bilked them out of their pensions. Stiller recruits a bankrupt resident ( Matthew Broderick ) and a bellhop ( Michael Pe