The Walk

Name: The Walk
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, Thriller
Released: September 30, 2015
Duration: 123 min
Rating: 70
Cast: Charlotte Lebon, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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Sony Pictures Releasing | Release Date: September 30, 2015 | PG

Starring: Charlotte Lebon, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Summary: Twelve people have walked on the moon, but only one man has ever, or will ever, walk in the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Guided by his real-life mentor, Papa Rudy (Ben Kingsley), and aided by an unlikely band of international recruits, Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and his gang overcome long odds, betrayals,Twelve people have walked on the moon, but only one man has ever, or will ever, walk in the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Guided by his real-life mentor, Papa Rudy (Ben Kingsley), and aided by an unlikely band of international recruits, Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and his gang overcome long odds, betrayals, dissension and countless close calls to conceive and execute their mad plan.… Expand

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Genre(s): Adventure, Biography, Drama, Thriller

Rating: PG

Runtime: 123 min

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Joe Neumaier

Oct 6, 2015

The Walk is a visionary high-wire act. Read full review

A.O. Scott

Sep 26, 2015

Almost magically, The Walk transforms itself into a beguiling caper movie, full of comic energy and nimble ingenuity. Read full review

Jaime N. Christley

Sep 27, 2015

In order to make the walk, and in order for it to matter to him, Philippe Petit has to comprehend it as real and impossible. Zemeckis teaches us the same lesson. Read full review

Peter Travers

Oct 2, 2015

Ignore the tell and focus on the show, spectacular in every sense. Read full review

Stephanie Zacharek

Sep 28, 2015

The Walk, in its last half at least, is a dazzling piece of work, particularly in 3-D; even so, its most luminous effect is an actor. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Sep 29, 2015

The Walk satisfies as an absorbing yarn of authority-flouting adventure and as an example of stomach-flipping you-are-there-ness. The journey it offers viewers doesn’t just span 140 feet, but also an ethereal, now-vanished, world. Read full review

The Guardian Nigel M Smith

Sep 27, 2015

The story The Walk tells is, admittedly, an unbelievable one, so it’s understandable Zemeckis should choose to leave subtlety at the door. Sadly, such an approach strips the film of tension, especially at the crucial moment. Read full review

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WILL_MD

Oct 3, 2015

This drama about the incredible story of Philippe Petit had me at the edge, trembling out of fear and clapping at the end of the movie. Genius work from Mr. Zemeckis.

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TheKavehJ

Oct 6, 2015

I was highly impressed with this movie. Even though I knew what would happen, I was still on the edge of my seat for the whole movie. If there is an IMAX theatre within distance, it needs to be seen in IMAX, or at least 3D. Awesome movie!

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michael1208

Oct 24, 2015

This biographical drama about high-wire artist Philippe Petit is presented in a surprising and classical narration from the beginning till the end which turns out very successful thanks to its well balanced visual effects and fact adaptations. The plot is layered into several structuresThis biographical drama about high-wire artist Philippe Petit is presented in a surprising and classical narration from the beginning till the end which turns out very successful thanks to its well balanced visual effects and fact adaptations. The plot is layered into several structures perfectly, its progression from dream, plannings, challenges, actions, consequences until memories are developed in an acceptable pace. Main actor Joseph-Gordon Levitt's efforts in practicing high-wire experience and learning French are fruitful which his charming performance and immersion in portraying Philippe manages to attract the audiences to fall in love and to follow the fierce determination to achieve a "suicidal ambition". Director Zemeckis' ingenious camera work, CGI, SFX as well as the beautiful scores have brought this chilling and insane lifetime experience to a feeling like walking on the wire in real life. Most importantly, despite keeping the audiences on the edge of their seats and terrifying height, it delivers the messages of not giving up your own dream even the others might see it as an insane imagination.… Expand

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quincytheodore

Oct 7, 2015

Joseph Gordon-Levitt struts with style and aspiration every step of the way.

From the first scene Joseph Gordon-Levitt dons the all black persona and talks about his passion, I'm hooked. This monologue heavy delivery requires that caliber of performance from the lead, also reminds me ofJoseph Gordon-Levitt struts with style and aspiration every step of the way.

From the first scene Joseph Gordon-Levitt dons the all black persona and talks about his passion, I'm hooked. This monologue heavy delivery requires that caliber of performance from the lead, also reminds me of Ewan McGregor on Big Fish. It takes the audience on a bizarre yet fascinating adventure and makes us feel like a part of the character's larger-than-life endeavor.

This is the story of Philippe Petit, a performer with the idea of wire-walking across the World Trade Center towers. While it may sound simple, the journey there is a captivating one. The presentation is almost magical with circus act and flamboyant atmosphere, although there are plenty of realistic details and intricate planning involved, at times it almost feels like a funny heist movie.

Visual is breathtaking, the cinematography takes full advantages of the vistas, let it be small village or big city. The way the scenes are shot gives the movie a much more surreal ambiance. It's an enhanced realism, and although it's not as refined, there's a spirit of Hugo lingering here. It makes great use of 3D with timely panoramic shots and even stuff-thrown-at-your-face antic, but for this movie I wouldn't mind.

The same goes with its jazz influenced soundtracks, occasional slow ballad or alternate take on popular songs. The production value just oozes gorgeousness. All the technical aspects aside, the best attraction is definitely Joseph Gordon-Levitt. He is utterly remarkable, youthful and charming. This is the kind of acting prowess that can captivate audience with sheer passion, it’s a true homage to the real life counterpart.

The Walk is nothing short of a breathtaking tale. Its charismatic protagonist and masterful visual invite the audience to not only walk alongside, but in a sense glide freely through such an inspiring story.… Expand

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ydnar4

Dec 6, 2015

The Walk is another landmark in a long list of films from now legendary director Robert Zemeckis. The Walk tells the story of one of the most unbelievable feats in history. Philippe Petit is one of the bravest and craziest men to ever live and Joseph Gordon-Levitt offers a great portrayal ofThe Walk is another landmark in a long list of films from now legendary director Robert Zemeckis. The Walk tells the story of one of the most unbelievable feats in history. Philippe Petit is one of the bravest and craziest men to ever live and Joseph Gordon-Levitt offers a great portrayal of Petit. It doesn't seem to matter how crazy Petit's dream is because Levitt always makes it feel believable. Unfortunately other than another good by limited performance The film is shot so beautifully and I feel extremely disadvantaged for not getting the IMAX experience because I'm sure that it's the true way to watch it. The scene of the Walk is so unnerving that you almost feel like you are up there. Finally the film also serves as a tribute to the Twin Towers, and New York City without directly mentioning 9/11.… Expand

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Skulb

Dec 26, 2015

For those of us who are afraid of heights this movie is a difficult watch. Even sitting in a chair I had a constant sensation that I was about to fall, had to look away several times and wondered at least twice why I was even watching it. Being stupid I had already watched the documentary ofFor those of us who are afraid of heights this movie is a difficult watch. Even sitting in a chair I had a constant sensation that I was about to fall, had to look away several times and wondered at least twice why I was even watching it. Being stupid I had already watched the documentary of this ridiculous performance, so at least I knew the ending this time around. But it was still horrible and I will probably have trouble falling asleep for a few nights because of the visions of the Void the movie leaves behind. Perhaps it's therapy.

And even if it isn't the movie is very well made, both as a period piece (Man I miss the 70s...) and as a visual representation of lunacy channeled into art. I could have done without the narration though. If there's one thing I hate it's fourth wall-violating narrations. It's so...Disney. I think this movie, like all other movies that are narrated, would have been much better without the...uhm...narration. Then again this director did the same thing with Forrest Gump too, so I guess he likes it.… Expand

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gilgamesh123

Nov 25, 2015

this is a very stupid movie i saw it in the cinema in 3d with my friend she liked but i didn't the wire walker is very selfish and only cares about walking on the wire and he and his friends and to go on a stupid mission and not let the police know and it is ilegal to walk on wires in thisthis is a very stupid movie i saw it in the cinema in 3d with my friend she liked but i didn't the wire walker is very selfish and only cares about walking on the wire and he and his friends and to go on a stupid mission and not let the police know and it is ilegal to walk on wires in this movie that doesnt make any sense and the wire walker should do something with his future but not prepairing to walk on a wire like getting a job he doesnt achieve by walking on the wire and it doesnt count as succeeding… Expand

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