The Walk (2015)

I’m not saying that’s his sole driving force, but there's no denying that a huge part of what he does is for the audience. Even within the movie itself, that connection with the crowd is given such specific emphasis—think about the choreographed bows, that sense of mutual respect, him looking down at the masses, the personal photos, being the center of attention on the world stage, the headlines, and even that initial lack of recognition in France... all of that plays a role.
Just think back to that one scene where he performs on the wire over the river for the very first time, when absolutely nobody cared or gave a damn, and you can see how much that stung him.

And sure, you could argue that everything I just mentioned isn't necessarily about entertaining the crowd, but rather about feeding his own ego. However, in the line of work he's chosen, those two things are essentially one and the same: an audience won't truly respect you if you haven't actually entertained them...

That guy is absolutely out of his mind, yet he commands my utmost respect. 🙏

Personally, I’m so terrified of heights that I had to pause this movie at least five times just to catch my breath, but honestly? It’s brilliant.

Thomas Hayes2 said:I’m not saying that’s his sole driving force, but there's no denying that a huge part of what he does is for the audience. Even within the movie itself, that connection with the crowd is given such specific emphasis—think about the choreographed bows, that sense of mutual respect, him looking down at the masses, the personal photos, being the center of attention on the world stage, the headlines, and even that initial lack of recognition in France... all of that plays a role.
Just think back to that one scene where he performs on the wire over the river for the very first time, when absolutely nobody cared or gave a damn, and you can see how much that stung him.

And sure, you could argue that everything I just mentioned isn't necessarily about entertaining the crowd, but rather about feeding his own ego. However, in the line of work he's chosen, those two things are essentially one and the same: an audience won't truly respect you if you haven't actually entertained them...

Sure, but that relationship with the audience isn't some kind of scam; it's just an authentic, perfectionist obsession with the art itself.

Dennis Jackson6 said:Absolutely stunning, just a fantastic movie. It’s such a shame the box office numbers were so pathetic 😢
https://m.reddit.com/r/movies/commen...op_this_badly/
It deserved way more than what it got 😢

This definitely isn't a mass-market flick. It’s got this retro vibe, and the core message wasn't for everyone. Personally, I was hooked from the jump—had that "wow" factor from start to finish. Honestly, before watching, I thought anyone attempting something this crazy was just being reckless. After seeing it, I totally get why he did it. All that just proves the movie did a masterclass job of translating his story to the screen.🍿

Unfortunately, I missed out on seeing this one in IMAX 3D at the theater, which was a real shame. 🙂

It’s already out on Blu-ray, so I'm assuming there's a decent enough rip floating around by now—time to download it and finally give it a watch. 🍿

What a fantastic movie—it honestly caught me completely off guard. I went in thinking it might be some drawn-out, tedious slog, and frankly, I wasn't sure how they’d manage to stretch a two-hour runtime out of nothing more than walking on a wire, but man, did they pull it off. It’s really down to the director's vision. I loved those little touches, too—like the way he explains why Americans are suddenly all speaking English all of a sudden. He turned it into this sort of subtle art film, which just fits the vibe perfectly. And Joseph Gordon-Levitt? Absolutely phenomenal. He's an incredible actor who definitely hasn't received the recognition he deserves.
All in all, it’s one of the best films of the year—easily better than most of the stuff even getting an Oscar nod.

I haven't actually sat down to watch the movie yet, though I have a feeling it’s fantastic. It’s a real shame it didn't snag a single Oscar nomination. Maybe it's because the documentary Man on Wire already took home the Oscar for Best Documentary back in 2009—so they figured nominating it for Best Picture at this year's Oscars would just be redundant. 🤷 But honestly, why skip him for other categories? For instance, Best Actor—looking at the comments, it's clear Gordon-Levitt absolutely crushed it—or even Best Director... 😳 I've always considered Zemeckis to be one of the greats, personally.

It got snubbed by the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards, too. 👎

I’m only watching this once, just like I did with Misery. Both are total stressfests—one because of that crazy woman, and this one because of my fear of heights. It looks gorgeous, but honestly, my muscles are aching from the tension. I've been tense since they arrived at the World Trade Center.

Jonathan Mendoza17 said:What a fantastic movie—it honestly caught me completely off guard. I went in thinking it might be some drawn-out, tedious slog, and frankly, I wasn't sure how they’d manage to stretch a two-hour runtime out of nothing more than walking on a wire, but man, did they pull it off. It’s really down to the director's vision. I loved those little touches, too—like the way he explains why Americans are suddenly all speaking English all of a sudden. He turned it into this sort of subtle art film, which just fits the vibe perfectly. And Joseph Gordon-Levitt? Absolutely phenomenal. He's an incredible actor who definitely hasn't received the recognition he deserves.
All in all, it’s one of the best films of the year—easily better than most of the stuff even getting an Oscar nod.

For me, it's one of the best films ever. It's such a huge injustice regarding the Oscars. I'd recommend anyone interested to check it out and listen to the Silvestri soundtrack. It's right up there with his work on Back to the Future.

An Oscar for this? Give me a break.

What an absolutely stellar film! 🙂 If it were still playing in theaters, I’d honestly treat myself to seeing it in IMAX 3D—even though I have a massive fear of heights and found myself white-knuckling my seat during every single high-altitude scene... but man, it's out of theaters now.
As for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, I’ve always found him to be completely unremarkable—just a totally uninspiring actor. Like a blank sheet of paper with nothing written on it. Or perhaps I just don't speak the language he's written in.
Anyway, in this movie, that paper isn't blank anymore! Not only is it no longer white, it's actually incredibly vibrant!

So, highly recommended.

And yeah, the story is incredible. Truly great.

Stunning:
"I find myself in the middle of the wire. And I feel the void. And although a tightrope walker should never look down... I do. And it was... It was beautiful. It was calm and beautiful, and serene, and 'not-dangerous.'"
http://youtu.be/oLHzQjDob3U

boldeagle3 said:What an absolutely stellar film! 🙂 If it were still playing in theaters, I’d honestly treat myself to seeing it in IMAX 3D—even though I have a massive fear of heights and found myself white-knuckling my seat during every single high-altitude scene... but man, it's out of theaters now.
As for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, I’ve always found him to be completely unremarkable—just a totally uninspiring actor. Like a blank sheet of paper with nothing written on it. Or perhaps I just don't speak the language he's written in.
Anyway, in this movie, that paper isn't blank anymore! Not only is it no longer white, it's actually incredibly vibrant!

So, highly recommended.

And yeah, the story is incredible. Truly great.

You really should check out The Lookout and Mysterious Skin. He’s got some genuinely great performances under his belt; they just aren't in the big-budget blockbusters everyone talks about.

My palms were sweating through those fifteen minutes—honestly, what a rush. It’s definitely one of those films I won't be revisiting anytime soon, though not because it was bad. 😁
It’s an interesting little flick, though it's hard to pin down a specific genre.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt was excellent.

I’m just posting this here because I love that specific feeling when you stumble upon a movie completely by accident—no recommendations, no hype, nothing... and then you just end up absolutely loving it. Maybe it's just luck, maybe not, who cares? Either way, this one really hit the spot for me.
Honestly, I didn't think a story about some guy walking on a wire would keep me sitting on the edge of my seat like this right in front of the TV. 👍

Man, my palms were sweating just watching this. It’s that rare moment where a director actually smells a killer story and knows exactly how to frame it without overthinking the damn thing.
Honestly, I’m kicking myself for not catching this in IMAX. Joseph Gordon-Levitt absolutely crushed the lead role—he’s steadily becoming one of my all-time favorites.

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

It’s totally possible the documentary kind of 'spoiled' the plot for me, so that typical Hollywood script didn't quite hit the spot.

Don't get me wrong, the cinematography is stunning, and during that main wire scene, the tension was so high I was actually gripping my seat wanting to grab onto something myself! But still, once you already know the story, that heavy-handed romanticizing of Philippe Petit's obsession with those high-wire stunts feels a bit much... plus, they really oversimplified how he actually pulled that whole crew together for the stunt.

But hey, I guess that’s what you expect from a production like this, so all in all, it's not a huge dealbreaker. Gordon-Levitt does a great job making the lead feel real, and the supporting cast just rounds out the whole vibe perfectly. Huge shoutout to Ben Kingsley, though—he absolutely steals every scene he's in as a powerhouse guest star (but hey, he's vital to the ending regardless!).

Solid movie, Zemeckis definitely knows his stuff. I maybe would've preferred if it leaned more into the style of Man on Wire, but honestly, maybe I've just been spoiled by the documentary too much...

Premiere of on ABC, Saturday - September 22nd, at 8:05 PM 🎉

I was actually dying to catch this one in theaters. 🙂

A biographical drama about 24-year-old Frenchman Philippe Petit, who, on August 7, 1974, walked a tightrope from one Twin to the other at the World Trade Center in New York City.

It’s 1973 in Paris. French street performer Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is barely scraping by as a juggler and tightrope walker—much to his father's absolute chagrin. During one performance, he bites down on a hard candy tossed from the crowd and cracks a tooth. While sitting in the dentist's chair, he happens to spot a photo of the Twin towers in New York in a magazine. He studies the image and decides, at any cost, to string a wire between those two buildings and walk across...
The film is dedicated to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Based on the book "The Walk" by Philippe Petit.

A movie and a half🙏 Personally, I would’ve preferred if the tightrope walk lasted a bit longer—it was gripping. 😬

I have to bow to Gordon-Levitt; his portrayal of the high-wire walker was incredibly skillful. And honestly, his French sounded spot on—he sounded just like The Frenchman. Very few people—actually, I doubt anyone would even dare—could pull off what he did: stretching a wire between the Twin Towers, some 400 odd feet in the air, and balancing his way across it. 😲 Props to him, because heights absolutely terrify me. 🙂

One of the strongest parts of the film is seeing Petit's process of recruiting the crew for the stunt, followed by those brilliant sequences where he outsmarts the construction crews and skyscraper security. Figuring out how to bypass them and get all that gear onto the roof... man, that was genius. 🤣 🙏

Zemeckis really knows his craft. 🙏