Review of Man on Wire (2008) by Martin S — 30 Jan 2011

A simply awe inspiring feat. And a really beautifully filmed documentary. Amazing hilarious, magnificent, sad & classically ridiculously French.

This review of Man on Wire (2008) was written by Martin S on 30 Jan 2011.

Man on Wire has generally received very positive reviews.

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