Man on Wire

Absolutely stunning documentary that takes its viewer's through a compelling story of desire, love, and determination. Philippe had the desire to walk tight ropes, not for the circus or for financial gain but for the shire joy of being on top of the world. He and his friends, which is where the love comes into place, would rig tight wires between high structures illegally all over the world. Philippe would walk the wire until the streets filled with people. Him and his friends would be arrested and for the most part let go with warnings and trespassing fines. What was so beautiful about this documentary was how Philippe lived his life around so many people that loved him and wanted to see him complete his dream of walking in between the Twin Towers. Philippe would have never amounted to what he is today without his friends, and yet his stardom still engulfed him ruining all of his friendships. It almost seemed like once he walked between the Twin Towers he left a huge part of him on the wire and the only thing left once you have reached the top of the world is the fall. Though Philippe never fell from the wire that day a part of him fell into the crowd of people below watching, and it truly broke the hearts of the people that made him.