Walking
Walking

Movie spotlight

Walking

2023
Movie
15 min
Tagalog

In this striking meditation on the Australian migrant community, a Filipino teenager follows his mother through the bleak landscape of Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users81%
Director: Robert ZemeckisGenres: Biography, Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

In 1974, French high-wire artist Philippe Petit attempts to walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. The film chronicles his audacious plan, the elaborate preparations with his team of accomplices, and the dangerous, illegal execution of his artistic high-wire performance. It captures the thrill, the risk, and the ephemeral beauty of his unauthorized feat.

Critical Reception

The Walk received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its technical achievements, Joseph Gordon-Levitt's performance, and its thrilling depiction of the high-wire walk. Some critics found the narrative framing a bit less compelling than the central event itself, but overall it was lauded as a visually stunning and entertaining film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its spectacular recreation of the high-wire walk and Joseph Gordon-Levitt's committed performance.

  • Criticized by some for its underdeveloped narrative and less engaging early sections.

  • Visually impressive and a thrilling cinematic experience, especially in IMAX.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, appreciating the inspirational story and the breathtaking visuals of the high-wire act. Many found it to be a thrilling and well-executed portrayal of an incredible true story, though some wished for more depth in the character development.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards (for its CGI work), though it did not win.

Fun Fact

To prepare for his role, Joseph Gordon-Levitt spent extended periods training with Philippe Petit himself and practicing on a low wire.

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