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The captivating true story of ambition, The Walk, boasting an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, has returned to Netflix. Praised for its striking visuals and compelling protagonist, this high-wire adventure film, originally released in 2015, chronicles Philippe Petit’s daring dream to conquer the World Trade Center.
A Daredevil’s Dream: The Plot of The Walk
The movie triumphantly retells the account of a young Philippe Petit, who envisions executing bold acts for admiring onlookers. As a grown man, portrayed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Petit’s aspiration materializes as he evolves into a high-wire performer, confronting peril with each stride.
Under the tutelage of Papa Rudy, the audacious Frenchman conceives a scheme to traverse a tightrope strung between the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center. With the assistance of his dedicated team, and against all expectations, Petit embarks on the seemingly impossible feat on August 7, 1974.
Critical Acclaim and Audience Reactions
Viewers have lauded the thrilling movie. Here are some of the reactions:
- One viewer on Rotten Tomatoes wrote: “It’s artistic! It’s inspiring! It’s a true story of a dream being completed through persistence! ‘All artists are anarchists to some degree.’ Indeed if you’re an artist, you will not want to miss this!!”
- Another shared: “The acting in this movie is superb. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is amazing as Philippe Petit and really does a good job showing how insane Petit really was. Charlotte Le Bon also does a fine job portraying Petit’s girlfriend, and Ben Kingsley gives a good performance as Petit’s mentor. All the supporting cast give great performances as well.”
- A third penned: “I adored this movie it was good! Like seriously if I had a kid I would want him/her to watch this film. I loved how he had such a crazy unbelievable and seemed impossible dream but in the end he made his dream come to life. That’s a wonderful lesson,”
- A fourth added: “It’s sad that many people don’t understand and appreciate how beautiful and inspiring this movie truly is. Just because it moves at a slower pace and doesn’t have any sex or violence people think it’s pointless when it’s really one big commentary on life. This movie shows how everyone should chase their dreams whatever they may be.”
Release and Dedication
Following its debut at the New York Film Festival, TriStar Pictures launched The Walk on September 30, 2015, in the United States, garnering favorable feedback from critics. The movie serves as a tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks.
Where to Watch The Walk
The Walk is currently streaming on Netflix.