The Walk

A solid biopic about a man who was not afraid to take risks and push the limits of his abilities to achieve the almost impossible, thus fulfilling a long-held dream. The film has plenty of breathtaking and spacey scenes, making it an unforgettable experience in a 3D cinema screening. The cast was likable (especially Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Charlotte Le Bon), the script was laced with a bit of with and humor, and the plot so I never got bored. In short, a film that's definitely worth watching in the cinema just for the feeling of being high and free in the clouds. (2016-07-04)

The scenes on the wire are incredible, and the highlight of the movie is truly the transition between the towers of the World Trade Center. I felt dizzy in places, and I didn't even see the film in IMAX. However, as there are great moments in terms of visual effects, there are also flaws, such as the terrible American accents of the actors, the predictability of the story, which is essentially a boring plotline that only wins through the sheer determination of the human will and what it can achieve. (2015-12-21)

In Rush, it doesn't really matter which character you sympathise with, because you understand the attitudes, opinions and motivations of both, they just take different paths. With Man on a Rope, you sympathise with no one, or rather you don't understand the motivations of the main or secondary characters (comparissons are warranted given the strong will of the protagonists to prove "something" at any cost). Thus, the viewer cannot get into them and finds them completely flat and uninteresting. With the film's concept and cheap means of expression (for today's times), Robert Zemeckis is stuck somewhere 20 years back, only he didn't understand that times are moving inexorably forward and there have been plenty of attempts like this, though in a less visually sophisticated way. So much untapped acting potential (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley), and so many unnecessarily obvious screenwriting crutches and underdevelopment – the biggest failure of A-list Hollywood this year. Forrest Gump was heartfelt, this may be just about heartfelt for the Yanks, but for the normally minded viewer it's just a showcase for effects masters. Otherwise it's a load of bullshit, unnecessary tears and pathos. (2015-10-10)

A stunning digifest with a beating heart that only Robert Zemeckis could have given it. A celebration of enthusiasm, determination and courage. A tribute to the Twin Towers. Lovely French charm. After a long time, Alan Silvestri’s soundtrack soothes the ear. A nice role for Gordon-Levitt. (2015-10-07)

I had really mixed feelings. There are more than enough positive aspects as well as downright negative ones. The main positive is, of course, Gordon-Levitt, whom I like not only as an actor in many great roles, but also as a person, and this role fits him really well. As a tribute to the WTC, it’s also great. Plus, the second part of the movie, and especially the last 25 minutes, are perfection. However, there are a few things that I find it hard to see past. I don’t like the whole circus environment and everything around it. For me personally, it emits an atmosphere of artificiality and tackiness, which is how I felt about the movie itself. I don't seem to understand what exactly Zemeckis had in mind with the first hour of the movie. It just drags on unnecessarily. Dull and gray. It’s a shame, as the second part is in stark contrast to it. I also didn’t feel any actual fear or suspense. I wasn’t rooting for the main character much, because I was sure he would make it. Finally, what truly irritated me was a major part of the soundtrack. It was as if from a 70s detective series (the bad kind) and it completely ruined my experience of an otherwise great movie. 3.5 stars. (2015-10-07)