Review of The Walk (2015) by Maverick G — 14 Apr 2016
Funny, enthralling, quirky and nearly impossible not to like, The Walk is one of the most uniquely conceived and executed films of 2015. Based on a true story, the film follows the enigmatic, eccentric and extremely determined Philippe Petit, a Frenchman whose seemingly only objective in life is to be the best, most artistically true, wire walker in the world. His sights soon turn to a task so monumental as to be beyond belief, that of crossing between the World Trade Center Towers-the tallest in the world at that time.
To say this is an eccentric film is an understatement. Its unique narration, quirky sense of humor and self-awareness was off-putting at first-yet later it felt completely true to its subject. It's weird, but so was its subject. It's quirky, yet how else can you tell the tale of such a doggedly determined man like Petit, whose dream has him straddle the line between life and death? The film does a great job of being an engaging biopic, yet also a thrilling drama. To read the description or to see the trailer can hardly describe the actual experience of watching the film, which envelopes you. Soon the passions and the worldview of Petit becomes our own, we cheer for his ambitions even if we don't understand it. It's a film that never loses our attention or our interest.
Great.
4/5 Stars.
This review of The Walk (2015) was written by Maverick G on 14 Apr 2016.
The Walk has generally received positive reviews.
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