Freeze Frame: A Snapshot Look at August
By Hollywood.com Staff
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Monday, August 04, 2008
Man on Wire
Genre: Historical, Documentary, Foreign, Adaptation
Release Date: 08/15/08
Cast: Philippe Petit, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix
Scoop: On August 7th 1974, a young Frenchman named Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between New York's Twin Towers, then the world’s tallest buildings. After nearly an hour dancing on the wire, he was arrested, taken for psychological evaluation, and brought to jail before he was finally released.
If a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, We Say: A breathtaking moment for both the people below, and the absolutely graceful high wire artist, who committed the 'art crime of the century' deed. Few words can do it justice--it evokes a sense of fear, curiosity, and excitement all at once. And that we get to see the Twin Towers, once again, front and center, and looking awe-inspiring; who can overlook this film's potential impact?
Snapshot Prediction: 4.5 out of 5 flashes