Watch The Walk For Free

So much average

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

I really enjoyed this movie! I watched it last night (alas, on the small screen) and came in to work this morning recommending it to all my co-workers.The Walk recounts the remarkable true story of Philippe Petit's no-less-than-legendary tightrope walk between the towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.I was just a teenager when this remarkable exploit took place, literally above the heads of early-morning Downtown office workers, and only vaguely remember the way it happened, but watching this movie brought to the fore the background story of how Petit first became enamored of the Twin Towers and the immense planning that went into this stunt. I would imagine that few who know of Petit realize that he had quite a retinue working behind the scenes with him, so this movie is their story as well. Being a New Yorker (and one who works Downtown, no less), what I found so amazing in the retelling of this tale was the nonchalant way that Petit and his cohorts, during both the planning and execution of this feat, managed to access the upper deck of the World Trade Center virtually unchallenged while it was still in the very midst of being constructed! Anyone who works Downtown today (in the sad aftermath of 9/11) will marvel at how lax security was in those innocent times. Joseph Gordon-Levitt did a fabulous job in this role. He is so charming and so engaging as the goal-oriented, indeed obsessed, but always good-natured Petit. You cannot help but get swirled up in his enthusiasm for his plan, which he and his accomplices have dubbed "The Coup" for the extraordinary headline-grabbing event that it turned out to be. One of the things I loved most about this movie, in addition to the infectious élan of the protagonist, were the scenes of New York from 1974. Generally speaking, I do NOT care for special effects, but the CGI here was extremely authentic in the way it reconstructed New York from 40+ years ago. Considering how different this ever-changing city looked all those years ago, the effects were very realistic to the time. The scenes from the top of the WTC showing the streets below were nothing short of awesome and again, very realistic. Knowing Downtown as I do I was able to pick out many individual landmarks with which I am so familiar. I also loved the scenes - again, computer-generated - where Petit is narrating his story from the torch of the Statue of Liberty, with the 1974 outline of Downtown in the background, an outline which in reality is very different today since the advent of Battery Park City and World Financial Center (which were in fact built on landfill from the excavation of the WTC). This is my long-winded way of pointing out that someone did his homework in the making of this movie, and this New Yorker is thoroughly impressed with the finely detailed results! This movie was downright thrilling! It was extremely suspenseful, to a point toward the end where I was watching it curled up in a tense little ball and peeking through my fingers - even though I knew it was going to end on a triumphant note - as Petit performs his death-defying (and police-defying, LOL) antics on the tightrope he has so painstakingly rigged. Speaking of the ending, that was what I truly loved most about this movie. What I found so touching was the way the movie came across ultimately as a paean or love story to our beloved Twin Towers. It brought tears to my eyes.In conclusion, a very entertaining movie. (Perhaps a tad too long, but still wonderful.) I only wish I had got to see it on the big screen where it deserves to be seen. It takes almost a suspension of belief to grasp that the central event of this movie really took place. But it did. Only in New York.....

... because it's, above all, a decent movie! And by "decent" don't you think even for a second I mean no action, tension and whatever else prevent a movie to be boring. This one has it all! The movie presents the real story of Phillipe Petit, that Petit that had the insane courage to cross the Twin Towers from NY on a wire. Is a biographical movie starting from the youth of Petit until the moment of crossing the towers. And it does that almost flawlessly. What I liked most was the burlesque air of the film, especially in the "French" part of it.Joseph Gordon-Levitt simply shines in this movie! You would swear he is born in France, speaking French perfectly and having such a natural French accent when speaking English. Going further, the entire band of lunatics that helped Petit to achieve his dream is portrayed so good, so colorful and with a very refined humor. Good casting! And so we get to the last part of the movie, where I find myself forgetting to breathe. The image is so spectacular that it cannot be described. You have to watch this movie and don't be surprised to feel a little dizzy, especially on the 3D version of the movie. Chapeau! Watch it. It worth the money and the time. It's not the best movie ever made but, from my part, it deserves a place on the shortlist of very good movies.

This movie is good but feels contrived, even though it's a true story. I like cheerful but this production felt overdone, trying to be cutesie. The documentary Man on Wire was better, although somewhat confusing. The Walk goes into more detail. I will probably watch it again in a year or two. It is an interesting story but not really a well made movie.

i didn't know who philippe petit was before i watch this film,let me tell you something:he is an exceptionnal man. great movie with outstanding visual effects that will take your breath away,it's been a surprise for me for it didn't get as much hype as it truly deserves. philippe petit walks on wire for fun,philppe petit is a talented,arrogant little man who takes walking on wires seriously and sees himself as an artist,philippe petit meets the mentor papa Rudy,learns some,philppe petit has a dream,to walk on a high wire set between the two highest towers in the world,it looks impossible until it's done! unbelievable determination and energy,a very unique perspective,a very inspiring story,wonderfully brought on screen.