Review of The Walk (2015) by Thequietgamer — 22 Jun 2016

An incredible true story told in a way that is beautiful, gripping, hilarious, emotional, and intense. Even if you know how the story plays out, it's hard to not be left sitting on the edge of your seat. If you don't know what happened then this is a darn wonderful way to find out. Either way, you're getting to watch an excellent movie.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt gives yet another phenomenal performance. Fully invested in his role, he's truly able to sell himself as Philippe Petit. The man's motives, dreams, and French accent are masterfully recaptured by the actor. It's truly something to behold and allows you to invest more in the story as a result. We truly do begin to care about everyone involved in the "coup" early on. It makes the tale all the more compelling.

Just the way the whole thing is brought to life with wonderful bits of humor and heart is awesome. The human soul that made this event so incredible in real life makes the movie that much more compelling. Robert Zemeckis is fully able to make viewers feel apart of the plot, as if we are watching it unfold in real life right in front of our eyes. The visuals are stunning.

Simply put, it's an excellent telling of an incredible true story. One that hits just about everything you could want from a movie. However the greatest strength of it all is that it feel so very human and real. A great thing for a movie that is about an event that very much was/is very human and real. If you don't know the story then this is a fantastic way to learn about it. Even if you have it's still worth watching. Robert Zemeckis has crafted something amazing here. A true story turned into a true must watch.

9.