Movie Review: The Walk

Walking? WHUT RUSEL U MAD? No this is not ordinary walk. Imagine walking on a rope, 410 meters above sea level.

This movie is about a French boy, Philippe Petit, who had a dream to do a wire walk between the two World Trade Center buildings in New York. He was inspired by one guy, Papa Rudy, who real name I have forgotten. Papa Rudy was a high-rope walker as well. He taught Philippe a lot about rope walking, e.g. how to rig a cable, how to balance it and never be arrogant even if the end is just 3 steps away as death might be lurking everywhere when you are on the rope. On his journey, he met some artists and they became his partners in crime in achieving his dream.

Nothing is impossible

As walking on The World Trade Centre is pretty illegal, he had to do something he called "le coup" in order to pass security so that his equipment can get to the top. He made extensive research on the towers. Examining the shift of security guards, distance between two towers, date of completion and so on. He even made several disguises so that he won't get detected.

Then on that day, 7th of August 1974, he did it. An amazing 45 minutes on the rope. With amazing stunts such as lying down on the rope, kneeling and much more. Although a few had walked on the moon, only one will ever walk the void between the twin towers.

Personally I think it is an amazing movie, especially in 3D. It was so immense I sweated at just the height of the stunt, imagine one walking on it. So it is currently still on show as of the release date of this post so I recommend you guys to definitely watch this movie.

Story wise, the movie pretty much stayed to its roots of the real story, there are a few differences but it doesn't really impact the main plot.

Picture of real Philippe Petit crossing The World Trade Center

Seriously 10/10 no doubt. Better than The Martian ( sorry Watney ) and other movies in 2015.

What is your opinion on the movie? Comment below about your opinion and don't forget to like and share if you like it! If you have not watched the movie, go and watch it in 3D!! (you won't regret spending the few extra bucks!)> It is sad indeed not many people are watching this movie in 3D . It was shot in 3D and the meant to be watched in 3D. Check this out
 http://www.cinemablend.com/new/3D-Or-3D-Buy-Right-Walk-Ticket-84947.html
and the documentary about the walk
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x20yzwx_man-on-a-wire-documentary-complete-hd_shortfilms

Russell out.