The Walk
- Se Kirk
- Feb 1, 2016
- 1 min read
Beautiful, tense and peaceful.
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Charlotte Le Bon and Ben Kingsley
A visually stunning film, which seems to reflect the way Phillip (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) sees the world; as a stage, beautiful and romantic. This romantic visual is emphasised by the CGI, bright colours and soft edges of each frame. Phillip starts as one person and you really see him change as he reaches his goal and his whole mannerisms change. You really get taken in by his fantastical idea, you are an accomplice yourself. In this way you can forget this is a true story, that this amazing idea happened.
The pace of the film is unlike any biopic, it’s pace and tension keeps you gripped, on the edge of your seat and hoping this crazy plan can come to fruition.
The wire itself has a serenity to it, a quiet stillness that reflects Phillip’s vision, out there is it surreal. This is until you are reminded of Philip’s humanity by the blood through his shoe, a stark reminder that though he may have seemingly superhuman abilities he is still in danger. The camera shifts as he shifts his weight, you are there with him.
The film also ends with a subtle homage to the towers themselves, the love that Philip held for them and the love New York held for them, it’s release time perfect as a reminder of their better times and what they meant to people in that city.
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