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Good To Hear
An HE reader named Sean M. wrote today to say "thanks for your pushing of Man on Wire. The wife and I went to go see it Sunday (and yes, we chose it over Stepbrothers) and it was the best moviegoing experience of the year, slightly nudging out The Dark Knight.
"Why? Because I am always riveted by movies that, despite the fact you know how it is going to end, create a level of tension that is only relieved by the completion of the act you were waiting for. Add to that removing the 'taking for granted' factor and really understanding the enormity of what this man willed himself to do...well it was a moving experience. It was one of those reminders of the power of cinema that I, and undoubtedly many others, do take for granted."
Posted by Jeffrey Wells on July 28, 2008 at 3:01 PM
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Rev. Slappy says ...
This opens in LA in 2 weeks?
Posted by Rev. Slappy at July 28, 2008 3:32 PM
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mtgilchrist says ...
I would add that a big key to its power is the undercurrent of friction between the folks involved - including Petit and the guys who helped him. The filmmakers do a great job showing how this guy sort of functions on such an experiential level that he doesn't consider the toll his ambition has on the other people he involves.
Posted by mtgilchrist at July 28, 2008 3:43 PM
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The InSneider says ...
I watched a screener last week and it blew me away. Petit has got brass fucking balls. And the real reason the film works is because he's such an engaging storyteller. It's no doubt an incredible story but it's also about the presentation of that story and if this guy didn't have the personality that he does, than it wouldn't have worked as well as it does. A taut, marvelous film.
Posted by The InSneider at July 28, 2008 4:19 PM
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p.Vice says ...
If it's only slightly better than The Dark Knight, that must means it sucks major ass.
Posted by p.Vice at July 28, 2008 4:31 PM
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scooterzz says ...
i played this for friends over the week-end and people were on the edge of their seats....this is a really great doc....
and good for you spreading the word....
Posted by scooterzz at July 28, 2008 5:46 PM
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Chase Kahn says ...
"If it's only slightly better than The Dark Knight, that must means it sucks major ass."
Because THE DARK KNIGHT is such a horrible movie, whatever...
Posted by Chase Kahn at July 28, 2008 6:28 PM
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williamkairon says ...
I lied about rich celebs on ·:*¨ M e e t i n g W e a l t h y.c o m ¨*:·.! Ever boddy knows only loosers would go that ☆☆☆website☆☆☆and only looser with no chance at life or having ever a poor frend would spend all day promoting it ???.
Posted by williamkairon at July 29, 2008 2:09 AM
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