Review of The Walk (2015) by Gentm2015 — 22 Dec 2015

The Walk is directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the main role as Philippe Petit a wire man whose dream is to hang a wire in between the Two Towers in New York and walk on it.

This movie is based on a true story,which I knew nothing about and honestly that made the experience much better considering that I did not know how it played out.The acting is magnificent,Joseph Gordon-Levitt has proven over and over again that he is an amazing actor.His accent in the movie I thought it would bother me when I heard it in the trailer but it actually did not.I got used to it very soon and by the end I even forgot that he was doing an accent at all.

The movie does take its time to start though,as its very slow buildup in the beginning but the second half its astonishing and a wonderful achievement with stunning visual effects that make you feel as if you're actually there,and considering that I am afraid of heights it truly struck me and I loved it.It is also intense,interesting and above all inspiring.Seeing this guy do the impossible and make his dream come true that truly inspires me and everyone else who's seen it to go for our dream and try to do the impossible.

I really enjoyed the movie,despite a very slow start and quiet honestly also a somewhat forced romance.Still this is a very well done movie with very good acting,great visuals and a very intense final act that will stay with you even after you see the movie.