Man on Wire
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Movie Reviews of Man on Wire
Movie Review: WIZARDY OF A HUMAN ORDER
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember the day very well. August 7th, 1974. Nixon resigned -- the dark. And Philippe Petit, the wondrous light. He walked among the clouds, defying gravity, his soul alight with the fantastic. He did something no one will ever do, like building the pyramids, or parting the seas...an incredible feat of daring, intellectual brilliance and poetic madness grounded in fancy and intuition. My hat went off to him then, and with this wonderful documentary, told in non-linear terms, we again experience what the audience saw back 35 years ago. I know one of the conspirators and learned things that were not captured in the film. Philippe is my hero, and I am so glad, that like Everest conquerers we have him to lead the way to our imagination, fictional and non.Movie Review: I saw it and still don't believe it
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie in a local theater about a month ago and I can't stop thinking about it. It's a good, well constructed documentary film that uses some recreated scenes as well as current interviews and period film and photos. The story of how Phillipe Petit planned and executed a tightrope walk between the twin towers is laid bare. 1350 feet in the air, 200 feet across. It was hard to believe even as I watched it. It seemed inspiring and insane all at once. I don't know if he's courageous or crazy but I suspect the answer is both.
If this movie sounds the least bit interesting to you, go ahead and get it. You won't be disappointed. If I hadn't seen it on the last night of it's run at the theater I might have gone more than once.
Movie Review: A true story I'd never heard of before
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't believe I never heard the true story of Philippe P., who took his tightrope walking skills to extremes, culminating in a daring crossing--several times--between the late, great Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. The film recreates some sequences but relies mostly on archival footage and on contemporary interviews with all the participants in regard to Philippe's escapade, which is also a work of art. There is something very emotional about the whole issue as well, due to the inherent danger and the beauty of a man crossing a wire so high above the ground, with no safety net or harness to save him if he stumbles.
An interesting story that deserves attention.
Movie Review: Very Exciting, entertaining
Summary: 5 Stars
"Man on Wire" is most entertaining. If you didn't already know what it's about, it starts out like a subversive terrorist thriller, and of course, the premise is well laid out shortly after. These guys act like a bunch of naughty school boys pulling a stunt for which they know they'll be caught. It's the suspense leading up to the pranks that is riveting. Director James Marsh has crafted a fine film about the improbable passion of Philippe Petit that is instructive as well as entertaining. One thing I appreciated was that there's little or no reference made to the bombing of the WTC to distract from the narrative at large. That would be a whole 'nother film. Highly recommended.Movie Review: Perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
This is currently my favorite film.
I hesitated to see it for some time, thinking that I didn't want to sit through two hours about a guy who walked across a wire. When I finally did sit down to watch it, I was enthralled within the first few minutes. There is so much more to this film than meets the eye. (For example, it is one of the best world trade center memorial films, precisely because it doesn't aim to be.) The story is wonderfully and entertainingly told, the characters are genuine, and the film is emotionally powerful. The soundtrack is fantastic as well.
This film is absolutely magnificent. I consider my life enriched to have seen it.