Review of Man on Wire (2008) by Tanner A — 10 Jan 2012

Compelling, exciting, interested, and well put together. Everything a good documentary needs. It could have been a bit faster paced, but that's just my opinion.

This review of Man on Wire (2008) was written by Tanner A on 10 Jan 2012.

Man on Wire has generally received very positive reviews.

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