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Ann Hornaday
It all makes for an absorbing, mischievously amusing yarn, whose climax unfolds with unexpected emotional force.
Jonathan F. Richards
In this exhilarating, palm-moistening documentary by British filmmaker James Marsh (Wisconsin Death Trip), the twin towers are back to celebrate one of their finest moments.
Peter Rainer
By any rational gauge, Petit's WTC obsession was flat-out crazy, but Marsh takes a limpid, nonjudgmental view of it all.
Joe Williams
The erasure of the towers adds poignance and irony to a documented event that is inherently thrilling and beautiful.
Amy Biancolli
Though we know how it ends, it unfolds with suspense. And though it lacks any discussion of the towers' destruction, it succeeds as a tribute to their birth.
Noel Murray
It's a story worth telling, yes -- but after 90 minutes, it's hard not to wonder if the storyteller can talk about anything else.
Critic reviews
Ann Hornaday
It all makes for an absorbing, mischievously amusing yarn, whose climax unfolds with unexpected emotional force.
Jonathan F. Richards
In this exhilarating, palm-moistening documentary by British filmmaker James Marsh (Wisconsin Death Trip), the twin towers are back to celebrate one of their finest moments.
Peter Rainer
By any rational gauge, Petit's WTC obsession was flat-out crazy, but Marsh takes a limpid, nonjudgmental view of it all.
Joe Williams
The erasure of the towers adds poignance and irony to a documented event that is inherently thrilling and beautiful.
Amy Biancolli
Though we know how it ends, it unfolds with suspense. And though it lacks any discussion of the towers' destruction, it succeeds as a tribute to their birth.
Noel Murray
It's a story worth telling, yes -- but after 90 minutes, it's hard not to wonder if the storyteller can talk about anything else.
Roger Moore
James Marsh tells Petit's story, the most inspiring 'heist' in modern history, a Frenchman's stroll between two 110 story buildings in lower Manhattan.
User reviews

Loved Seeing My Teen Crush Again! I had a HUGE crush on Philippe after seeing him perform with Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey. My awesome mom staked out the L.A. Colosseum's parking lot between shows and flagged him and his friend down. He was delighted to pose for a photo with me and autograph my circus program. He drew a stick figure of a tightrope walker on a slackrope over a circus ring then signed it "To Tammy from the top of New York" on a photo of the historic walk that was in the program. It's my happiest adolescent memory. :-)
Rent this right now A must see. Amazing story, I never knew anyone did this until I heard about this documentary. Awesome
True story ! Must see... This guy is so bold and courageous , it is touching an uplifting...for some strange reason! Walking on a wire in between the trade center towers would scare the sh** out of me! Oh hell no!
Almost more of a character study Really fascinating tale of a singular person's obsession to do something absolutely impossible and entirely crazy.
Wow. Inspiring and energy filled This is the intense true story of a feat that can never be repeated. Very intense.
Very moving. One of the best documentaries I've ever seen.
Highly recommended! The best documentary I've ever watched!
Great Documentary Truth is much more entertaining than fiction.
Cast and credits
Actors | n/a |
Producers | Simon Chinn |
Director | James Marsh |
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Audio language
English (Stereo)
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
94 minutes
Rating
PG-13
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