Rating: PG-13
Movie Release Date: July 25, 2008
DVD Release Date: December 9, 2008
Plot 411: An extraordinary documentary about Philippe Petit and his incredible feat of walking a tightrope between the World Trade Center in 1974.
Review: I heard about this movie through a podcast on films. The hosts kept mentioning it in different episodes so I just had to check it out. They were so right on about this being incredibly inspiring. Philippe Petit, a street performer and wire walker, is so charismatic and alive that he completely draws you in. The film shows historical footage as well as reenactments of Petit and his friends as they plot and execute several high wire performances. All of these adventures lead up to the greatest of all - a walk between the Twin Towers. As you watch this film, you realize that Petit's dreams are completely nutso, but he is somehow able to guide you along and you find yourself rooting for his success. Despite English not being his mother tongue, I found Petit to be quite eloquent and poetic as he described everything that happened. He is an artist, storyteller and a rebel. When you put aside his unbelievable accomplishments and really look at his life's philosophy, you have to admit that he's definitely on to something. Live in the moment. Take risks. Dream big. Make history. These are all really great pieces of wisdom to live by.
Watch It: For a captivating look at a crazy, yet totally awe-inspiring, feat of magic.
Skip It: If heights make your head spin.
Movie Release Date: July 25, 2008
DVD Release Date: December 9, 2008
Plot 411: An extraordinary documentary about Philippe Petit and his incredible feat of walking a tightrope between the World Trade Center in 1974.
Review: I heard about this movie through a podcast on films. The hosts kept mentioning it in different episodes so I just had to check it out. They were so right on about this being incredibly inspiring. Philippe Petit, a street performer and wire walker, is so charismatic and alive that he completely draws you in. The film shows historical footage as well as reenactments of Petit and his friends as they plot and execute several high wire performances. All of these adventures lead up to the greatest of all - a walk between the Twin Towers. As you watch this film, you realize that Petit's dreams are completely nutso, but he is somehow able to guide you along and you find yourself rooting for his success. Despite English not being his mother tongue, I found Petit to be quite eloquent and poetic as he described everything that happened. He is an artist, storyteller and a rebel. When you put aside his unbelievable accomplishments and really look at his life's philosophy, you have to admit that he's definitely on to something. Live in the moment. Take risks. Dream big. Make history. These are all really great pieces of wisdom to live by.
Watch It: For a captivating look at a crazy, yet totally awe-inspiring, feat of magic.
Skip It: If heights make your head spin.
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