The Walk

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Peter F 30 minutes in I am absolutely loving this movie, JGL's infectious enthusiasm, paired with an Ocean's Eleven feel to it. Some of the comments complaining about lack of plot make no sense. They must be referring to almost every other movie which involves tedious backstories, contrived interpersonal drama, etc. etc. This movie has a tight and focused plot which is always better imo. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review Dave C I'd deliberately not watched this, thinking 'how good can a movie about a wire-walker be?'. So glad I took the plunge! It is a little hammy with the narration, but it quickly shows itself to be filled with soul and passion, which elevate the story as much as the aerial work does. As it unfolded, I found myself getting behind the main character, wanting to know more of his story, and really feeling what drove him to do what he did. Tense, at times stressful, and engaging, it's a great docudrama Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/26/25 Full Review Faiz D The Walk is nothing short of a breathtaking tale. JGL is utterly remarkable. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review SkyRo P Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars in the film "The Walk," which tells the captivating story of a man determined to walk between the Twin Towers, the tallest buildings in the world. Although this daring feat is completely illegal, he orchestrates a clever plan with the help of his friends to pull off the stunt in secret. This film is truly engaging, offering viewers a chance to immerse themselves in the remarkable true events it depicts. While the narrative is rich and unfolds through extensive dialogue, this can occasionally make it challenging for the audience to stay engaged, as it sometimes feels overwhelming. However, the suspense and exhilaration of the actual walk injects a unique energy into the film. Despite some slower moments, the thrill of the protagonist's audacious undertaking keeps you invested in the story. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/06/25 Full Review Sharang L The actual 'walk' sequences are truly stomach-churning. You find yourselves flinching every moment as Petit does his balancing act. Very little here in terms of a story though. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review Birithivy Y The Walk - 8/10. Robert Zemeckis, whose career is full of amazing films (Back To The Future, Forrest Gump, Cast Away, and Flight just to name a few), directed this amazingly underrated true story film depicting the amazing feat that Philippe Petit had done at the World Trade Center. A french daredevil trying to find his next big stunt, sees the towers when he comes to NYC, and decides that doing a tightrope routine in between the buildings would be his magnum opus. A brilliant and surprisingly thrilling film, it captures the pure vertigo and thrill that Petit probably had when crossing that wire on that fateful day. Its one of those rare fact films which feels so good to be true, and that when you actually look at the story in real life, you will be so surprised that this was all true. The movie was meant to be viewed on the big screen, and I was so happy to watch it in Imax. The way Zemeckis captures the tight rope scene is pure exhilaration and tension. He brilliantly uses his expertise of blending great special effects with well staged scenes. The movie is literally built around this event, so if these scenes failed, the movie would have failed. Joseph Gordon Levitt also turns in a wonderful performance as the french daredevil. The accent is a little bit hammed up, but he convinces you that he is really up there doing the balancing act. Its a great film that ends on a sad note due to the gift that the protagonist receives for his feat. But as a film, it entertains and is such a great experience of visceral viewing. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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