Review of Man on Wire (2008) by Nicolas C — 25 Sep 2012

"Le Funambule" ****: Quoi de plus beau que d'atteindre l'inaccessible ou de réaliser l'impensable ??

This review of Man on Wire (2008) was written by Nicolas C on 25 Sep 2012.

Man on Wire has generally received very positive reviews.

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