Title Runtime Certificate
Man on Wire
1hr 34 mins 12

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  • Utterly captivating

    Rated - 5.0 stars  
    By a customer from Looe , 29 Oct 2008

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    I watched this by accident at the cinema, and was soon telling everyone to watch it. While the film is based on a (albeit spectacular) practical joke, it has an immense poignancy which soon has you in awe of the perpetrators. There is a surprising depth to their motives which comes across in the movie. It's a must see, verging on a life changer.
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  • Knee Trembler

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By Rimbo (1 review) , 12 May 2013

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    I agree with other reviewers who say some parts could've been made shorter. The documentary, I suppose, could definitely have been aesthetically improved in terms of production and editing but the subject matter itself is truly captivating. Even though you know he survives because he's partaking in interviews, it's still hard to watch. My stomach and knees went weak at certain points during the different walks he performed. Truly awe-inspiring to see anyone that dedicated to their craft. He was determined, and somewhat destined, for greatness it would seem.
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  • wasnt impressed

    Rated - 0.5 stars  
    By a customer , 29 Apr 2013
    watched this film because of the reviews here but it wasnt what i expected im left here feeling all sad like why did that happen and even angry i wasnt impressed at all good documentary but bad storyline
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  • Fascinating feat, great documentary albeit a little too long...

    Rated - 3.0 stars  
    By a customer , 24 Mar 2013
    What a truly amazing feat, loved the original footage used throughout & hearing from all the people involved today. What a fascinating man, Phillipe Petit I salute you and your courage and your acheivements. The film dragged in parts unfortuantely & this would be saved by editing it into an hour long....
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  • something different!

    Rated - 4.5 stars  
    By Sab76 (75 reviews) from Birmingham , 24 Mar 2013
    i really enjoyed watching this. made all the more poignant by the fact we now know how the twin towers ended. i wonder what mr petit felt seeing the images of that dreadful day?
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  • Gawd's truth, Hair raising is an understatement

    Rated - 5.0 stars  
    By montpelier (32 reviews) from Roberts End , 20 Mar 2013
    Quite simply the bravest thing ever undertaken by any man and filmed in such a way you were transported to be one of the protagonists team. I find it strange that people talk about this here in a matter of fact way, when they themselves would be s**t scared walking along the top of their garden fence! I do not like to use this word.....but, this is AWSOME believe me, and not something for people with the attention span of a nat who worship american blockbuster air brained sex, depraved violent, car chases puerile dross.....
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