Man On Wire (DVD, 2008)

I really loved this movie for many reasons but especially because it gave me one more glimpse of two of the most famous buildings New York was known for. Since the destruction of these buildings back in 2001, I have sought out any pictures, stories and videos that shared these beautiful building with us. I have an empty feeling that I can never visit them, standing in their tremendous shadows, peering straight up. Hopefully anyone from New York can understand and relate to my feelings but enough said about the Twin Towers. I'll admit that I had never heard of Philippe Petit until I saw a preview for this movie months before it was released. I began to research him and quickly learned that he accomplished some incredible feats. Watching him preform on a high wire is mesmerizing. You will become fascinated watching him move about the wire as if he is only a few feet above the ground. The movie gives you great insight to what the characters were thinking at the time with interviews and reenactments placed within the film with actual footage of the breathtaking event. There were so many obstacles for this team of people to pull off such a stunt, yet they did it with such grace and amazement. I fully recommend this documentary for any who enjoy watching out of the ordinary events or acts.

Philippe Petit,captivating and inspiring had the drive to convince his assistants to follow out years of nerve wracking instructions so he could achieve his post adolescent dream. Tears from the team and unbelieving crowds below cheered as he enjoyed his wish, crossing between two the Twin towers which remain only in our memories.

Petite created a most inspiring documentary.

Ann McGowan

I purchased it for my physical therapist who was cnvinced that she had to have it.