Man on Wire (12)

Thursday 22nd October 2009
James Marsh 2007 - 94 mins
UK/USA
Language: English/French

This extraordinary film tells the story behind Frenchman Philippe Petit's high wire walk between the Twin Towers of New York's World Trade Centre in August 1974.

Score:    93.75%

Some members' comments:

Refreshing to have a documentary, a real live drama complete with tension & humour.
Can't top that.
A beautiful gift.
Stomach churning.
Amazing.
I liked the split screen juxtaposing the construction of the towers with Philippe's growing up.  and it was brave not to mention the demise of the towers.
I actually enjoyed being scared!
Superb.  I was 'there' the whole way through.  It was so well put together.
Magical madness!
Captivating, kept me smiling, jaw dropping, told in a very entertaining manner.
Entrancing, magical and terrifying.
Give me trespass over terrorism any day - but hair dye really should be banned!

Good editing - an unexpected film.
Fantastic portrayal of an amazing event.
Interesting differences in culture.