Review of The Walk (2015) by 43In2014 — 27 Oct 2015
This is the dramatisation of the planning Philippe Petit put in, in life and on the wire-walk in the film, to make the attempt possible. The is also documentary of the attempt called Man on Wire, which I have not seen.
The film solves the problem of in films that have a lot of narration and exposition, by having the actor (Joseph Gorden-Levitt) break the fourth wall and tell his life story in a very enthusiastic and engaging manner. It succeeded in this and a tense caper covers Philippe Petit and his "accomplices" attempt to get all the gear required to do the wire-walk across the Twin Towers and then do the walk. Who knows there were so many gear necessary! It's engaging and tense, and even though I already know of the outcome, I was still interested in it.
I didn't watch it in IMAX, but I heard it would be amazing to do so.
Who would think the film is great? People of all ages.
Who would think the film is only so-so? No one?
Who would think the film is lousy? No one.
Score: 5/5 (no half scores). Watch it in the cinema and then buy the DVD.
This review of The Walk (2015) was written by 43In2014 on 27 Oct 2015.
The Walk has generally received positive reviews.
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