Review of The Walk (2015) by Michael M — 28 Oct 2016
Robert Zemeckis, second only to Steven Spielberg on the list of 'Hollywood's Greatest Schmaltz Merchants', brings to the screen an incredible true story, powered by passionate performances and an often cracking pace.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt gives it his all in the lead role; the classic doe-eyed dreamer. The films biggest fault is its adherence to cinematic formula, meaning many of the plot beats can be guessed well in advance.
Our hero is often a frantic annoyance, and the intrusive narration is so desperate to be heard at all times that it's often used to describe what is happening right in front of us, essentially doubling the size of the script for no good reason.
The sugar level frequently comes close to critical at times, but some moments are just too well done and earnest to not raise a smile or draw out a tear. The rooftop walk sequences are spectacularly done, giving a real sense of what it must feel like to be up so high, and the special effects serve the movie very well, as does the score.
If you don't mind seeing the story of someone who dreams big but is doubted at every turn for the millionth time, give it a try.
This review of The Walk (2015) was written by Michael M on 28 Oct 2016.
The Walk has generally received positive reviews.
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