Directed by James Marsh, Man On Wire – winner of the 2009 Best Documentary Oscar – recounts Philippe Petit’s own book detailing his fantastic crossing of the World Trade Center buildings in August 1974 … on a tightrope. The film uses Petit and his co-conspirators own recollections of the event and mixes archival footage with dramatization. The story is infectious, crossing personal drama with mystery and anticipation as the small group manages to haul a ton of equipment up the towers and rig the wire in the dead of night. The moment where Petit steps out onto the wire is, in a word, mesmerizing and sobering now that the WTC is no more. Man on Wire is a thoroughly engaging film that keeps the viewer on edge throughout its ninety minutes. More importantly, it allows us a glimpse into the unique mind of an artist and the mysterious force that guides his approach to life.
My rating 8 out of 10.
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