Robert Zemeckis's newest film brings the audience to the top of the twin towers using some great special effects, but falls short with its overly family-friendly feel. My biggest problem with this film is the acting. I would have preferred if Zemeckis had chosen a French native instead of using big name actors to portray French people. Joseph Gordon-Levitt butchers the role with a poor attempt at a French accent. The movie came off as a cheesy French genre film that never really created the charm of most French films. Gordon-Levitt seems to be more like a tour guide for a theme park rather than a genuine storyteller.
While the acting falls short, the technical aspects of the film are very intriguing. I saw the film in 3D and thought that the views were spectacular. As someone who is afraid of heights, I felt the thrill of being on top of a wire strapped between two buildings. At one point, the viewer next to me ducked to avoid a falling pole that flung out at the audience. Many scenes in the movie had these types of eye-popping 3D effects. If you decide to see the film, this is one I would recommend seeing in 3D.
Another praise for the film goes out to Alan Silvestri. Silvestri has proven to be a good match for Zemeckis based on his scores for Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, and a few other films. This film is no exception. His score for The Walk creates a lot of the tension throughout the film. This is necessary since a lot of the film just involves a man walking on a wire. Some of the French music seems cheesy at times, but I won't argue that the score does not fit the film.
The Bottom Line: Zemeckis creates a heist film that takes the audience on a wild theme park ride with cheesy actors, but some unique thrills and memorable music.
Score: 7/10
While the acting falls short, the technical aspects of the film are very intriguing. I saw the film in 3D and thought that the views were spectacular. As someone who is afraid of heights, I felt the thrill of being on top of a wire strapped between two buildings. At one point, the viewer next to me ducked to avoid a falling pole that flung out at the audience. Many scenes in the movie had these types of eye-popping 3D effects. If you decide to see the film, this is one I would recommend seeing in 3D.
Another praise for the film goes out to Alan Silvestri. Silvestri has proven to be a good match for Zemeckis based on his scores for Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, and a few other films. This film is no exception. His score for The Walk creates a lot of the tension throughout the film. This is necessary since a lot of the film just involves a man walking on a wire. Some of the French music seems cheesy at times, but I won't argue that the score does not fit the film.
The Bottom Line: Zemeckis creates a heist film that takes the audience on a wild theme park ride with cheesy actors, but some unique thrills and memorable music.
Score: 7/10
