The Walk
Detailing the true events surrounding the work of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) in 1974 and his crossing of the gap between New York’s twin towers. The Walk is a tale of one man’s dream, the impossible odds stacked against him, the will continue, and the insanity to make magic happen. 
Directed by Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump) this culmination of near perfect visual effects, entertaining story, and on point acting is a reminder that family friendly films don’t have to be droll and in fact can be amazing, inspiring, and riveting. Peppered with simple but smile inducing appearances by Sir Ben Kingsley and spiced with love interest Charlotte Le Bon, this thriller comes together full round, especially with the vertigo inducing and thrill seeking 3D cinematography of Dariusz Wolski, and the well balanced score by Alan Silvestri. Perhaps sometimes a bit overbearing with bittersweet sentimentality yet a great re-inactment piece when paired with 2008’s documentary Man on Wire. Fun for the whole family and a must see in 3D, The Walk is rated PG.