The Walk (II) (2015)
The Walk (II) (2015)
In 1974, high-wire artist Philippe Petit recruits a team of people to
help him realize his dream: to walk the immense void between the World
Trade Center towers.
Director:Robert Zemeckis
Writers:Robert Zemeckis (screenplay), Christopher Browne (screenplay),
Stars:Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Charlotte Le Bon, Guillaume Baillargeon |
Storyline
Twelve people have walked on the moon, but only one man - Philippe Petit
(Joseph Gordon-Levitt) - 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, Petit and his gang overcome long odds,
betrayals, dissension and countless close calls to conceive and execute
their mad plan. Robert Zemeckis, the director of such marvels as Forrest
Gump, Cast Away, Back to the Future, Polar Express and Flight, again
uses cutting edge technology in the service of an emotional,
character-driven story. With innovative photorealistic techniques and
IMAX 3D wizardry, The Walk is true big-screen cinema, a chance for
moviegoers to viscerally experience the feeling of reaching the clouds.
The film, a PG-rated, all-audience entertainment for moviegoers 8 to 80,
unlike anything audiences have seen before, is a love letter to Paris
and New York City in the 1970s, ... Written by
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Details
Official Sites: Official site
Country: USA
Language: English | French
Release Date: 9 October 2015 (USA)
Also Known As: To Walk the Clouds
Filming Locations: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Country: USA
Language: English | French
Release Date: 9 October 2015 (USA)
Also Known As: To Walk the Clouds
Filming Locations: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Box Office
Budget:$35,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend:$1,560,299 (USA) (2 October 2015)
Gross:$9,878,767 (USA) (23 October 2015)
User Reviews
A word of caution : People with vertigo or acrophobia should really think twice before watching this movie.
For the rest, let me tell you that this is of the most thrilling and satiating movie-watching experiences of this year! Based on the real story of the French high-wire walker Philippe Petit who walked between the twin towers of the World Trade Center on 7 August 1974 , at an incredible height of over 400 meters,The Walk directed by Robert Zemeckis ( of Forrest Gump,Cast Away fame)starts off with a predictable element when we see that the protagonist deftly played by Joseph Gordon Levitt narrates his experience of the rare feat achieved.We know that he accomplished the act successfully, but its the beauty of the narrative and the sheer magical energy which keeps us invested for two hours.
Through the nicely crafted sets, it transports us to the early 70s and the French milieu where we wee the the young Phillippe performing jugglery on the streets , and yet holding a passion to do something extraordinary.He doesn't want to get cornered as a mere circus clown but aspires to be a revered artist.Phillipe is driven by a rare streak of insanity , and when he discloses the idea of walking between the twin towers without life support to his mentor,circus man Papa Rudy(Ben Kingsley), it is met with a strong disapproval.The initial portions of the film focuses on his journey from Paris to New York , his romantic indulgence with Annie(Charlotte Le Bon)and how he gathers his accomplices for the coup. Zemeckis instills some subtle dopes of humor into the proceedings while all the planning before the D-Day almost shape
up like a heist movie.
It provides an amazing IMAX experience which works because of the immersive cinematography and the lucid execution by Zemeckis.There is a superlative interplay of technical wizardry and visual ecstasy as Zemeckis infuses a soul into the void space between the twin towers.Watching the last twenty minutes when the real act is performed , with the clouds playing razzmatazz over the sunrise is deeply compelling.
Joseph Gordon Levitt does a phenomenal job playing Philipppe and exudes unbridled enthusiasm,irresistible charm and innate bashfulness inherent to the character.He
does complete justice enacting the man who became a living epitome of strong will,determination and triumph of human spirit.He is ably supported by the talented Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon and his group of accomplices.
Kudos to Zemeckis for prudently balancing the breath-taking visuals and the fact-based drama and creating an absolute masterpiece.
For the rest, let me tell you that this is of the most thrilling and satiating movie-watching experiences of this year! Based on the real story of the French high-wire walker Philippe Petit who walked between the twin towers of the World Trade Center on 7 August 1974 , at an incredible height of over 400 meters,The Walk directed by Robert Zemeckis ( of Forrest Gump,Cast Away fame)starts off with a predictable element when we see that the protagonist deftly played by Joseph Gordon Levitt narrates his experience of the rare feat achieved.We know that he accomplished the act successfully, but its the beauty of the narrative and the sheer magical energy which keeps us invested for two hours.
Through the nicely crafted sets, it transports us to the early 70s and the French milieu where we wee the the young Phillippe performing jugglery on the streets , and yet holding a passion to do something extraordinary.He doesn't want to get cornered as a mere circus clown but aspires to be a revered artist.Phillipe is driven by a rare streak of insanity , and when he discloses the idea of walking between the twin towers without life support to his mentor,circus man Papa Rudy(Ben Kingsley), it is met with a strong disapproval.The initial portions of the film focuses on his journey from Paris to New York , his romantic indulgence with Annie(Charlotte Le Bon)and how he gathers his accomplices for the coup. Zemeckis instills some subtle dopes of humor into the proceedings while all the planning before the D-Day almost shape
up like a heist movie.
It provides an amazing IMAX experience which works because of the immersive cinematography and the lucid execution by Zemeckis.There is a superlative interplay of technical wizardry and visual ecstasy as Zemeckis infuses a soul into the void space between the twin towers.Watching the last twenty minutes when the real act is performed , with the clouds playing razzmatazz over the sunrise is deeply compelling.
Joseph Gordon Levitt does a phenomenal job playing Philipppe and exudes unbridled enthusiasm,irresistible charm and innate bashfulness inherent to the character.He
does complete justice enacting the man who became a living epitome of strong will,determination and triumph of human spirit.He is ably supported by the talented Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon and his group of accomplices.
Kudos to Zemeckis for prudently balancing the breath-taking visuals and the fact-based drama and creating an absolute masterpiece.
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