Man on Wire

Man on Wire

By James Marsh

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2008-07-25
  • Advisory Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 1h 34min
  • Director: James Marsh
  • Production Company: Red Box Films
  • Production Country: United Kingdom
  • iTunes Price: USD 9.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
7.4/10
7.4
From 855 Ratings

Description

Phillippe Petit's incredible story was the inspiration for the new movie THE WALK. On August 7th 1974, a vivacious young Frenchman named Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between New York World Trade Center's twin towers. After nearly an hour dancing on the wire, he was arrested, taken for psychological evaluation, and brought to jail before finally being released. This documentary incorporates Petit's footage to show the numerous extraordinary challenges he faced in completing the artistic crime of the century.

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  • One of the best documentaries ever

    5
    By Ugly589327278193)
    I highly recommend you purchase this, it was phenomenal!
  • awesome

    5
    By Pppeeeebbbbbbbbbs
    incredible story!
  • Opium Tedium

    1
    By xaris4u
    100%??? Must be the same person using pseudonyms to write these reviews. Schmaltzy. 30 minutes into a drab, unengaging story and I'm thinking, "There's got to be a plot twist coming" It never came. Could have developed a musical score for this one with one note. It was inane, melancholy, drug-stupored eulogizing of a hedonist from beginning to end. Save your $10.
  • Truly Phenomenal and Exhilarating!

    4
    By The Film Advisor
    "Man on a wire" is most likely the best Documentary film you will ever experience and one of the most phenomenal true stories you'll ever hear! In the film, Philippe Petit, tight rope walker between the WTC Towers in the 1970's, shows you his ground breaking story with a strong presence and beyond human point of view! The Film presents a solid amount of courage and beauty through out. Of course their is more to say of this film but it would spoil the film. "Man On Wire" is highly recommended to those of interest and those who'd like to learn more! Proudly Reviewed By The Film Advisor Early June 2014 ............................................................
  • Best movie

    5
    By Kasia lol
    I cried and loved it hoe you love it to
  • ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE

    5
    By Person of Few Words
    This movie will inspire you to follow your dreams.
  • Excellent fun lite

    5
    By Chrisseanhayes
    A really fun lite documentary about a rebellious tightrope walker and his exploits
  • Passion

    5
    By dreadlockmomma
    This movie shows the power of one man discovering and following his life's passion. Watching the movie is inspiring even if you could care less about wire walking. May we all discover our heat's passion.
  • Still one of the best docs out there.

    5
    By MediaShark
    Do yourself a favor, take the phone off the hook, sit back and enjoy this unforgettable movie uninterrupted. It will leave you floating on air.
  • One of the best documentaries ever made

    5
    By Anthony Masi
    If this documentary doesn't make your heart sing, you're definitely in a coma! A fantastic exploration of the artist's desire to express themselves, and how the art they make can genuinely speak to us.

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