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A Low-Hanging Wire (THe Walk)

9/29/2015

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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

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9/30/2015 04:49:06 pm

Nice review

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