At the end of September, the world saw the long-awaited premiere of Robert Zemeckis, who had sunk into oblivion at the time of the cult director. And so he came back, and how! In our publication today, we will talk about the new masterpiece of the master of dramatic twists - the movie “Walk” (2015). Reviews from the Russian audience will also be presented to the reader.
On real events
The film industry has long ceased to amaze with original stories. The best films are put on the famous bestsellers or based on real events. So in this case, Zemeckis took as a basis a win-win option, telling about the courage of the brave French tightrope walker, who for a long time cherished the seemingly impossible dream: to walk without insurance between the twin towers.
The real story of the brave tightrope walker Philip Petit refers us to the mid-70s. The Frenchman’s love for the twin towers is so fascinating that the audience ceases to remember the tragic fate of the monumental buildings, completely immersed in the atmosphere of what is happening. If you have not been able to watch the movie "Walk", reviews of the picture will push you to action.
A simple story that can keep you energized
It would seem that it can be more boring than a few minutes to watch how a brave hero tries to move from building to building without insurance at a height of several hundred meters? It could be boring if Robert Zemeckis didn’t get down to business. He managed to combine the incompatible, diluted the dramatic denouement with scenes from the hero’s past life, and made maximum use of technical effects. As a result, we received the most anticipated premiere from the world of cinema - “Walk” (2015). Reviews from those who have already watched the film are full of epithets in excellent colors. Viewers share emotions and do not understand how it is possible to experience horror and fear with the main character, knowing that this is just a movie? But if the picture succeeded, then this is a big victory for the whole crew.
New York City Panoramic Views
Separate words deserve the operators and editors of the picture. According to the author’s idea, computer graphics were to completely recreate the New York beauty of 40 years ago. If the film crew saved on the budget of the film, it would hardly have been possible for the impossible, and the world with bated breath would not have seen a realistic recreation of the panorama of the city. However, visual effects are something else. They consist of subtle cinematic techniques and are not dependent on financial investments.
In the film "Walk" (you can see reviews of the picture in the article) two important points were combined. If expensive computer graphics perfectly recreated the atmosphere and panorama of the city, then the final scene is the apogee and a true visual miracle. According to viewers, the climax is nothing more than the magic of cinema in the classical sense.
"Walk" (film): actors, cast
Of course, the film could not have become a real revelation without expertly selected cast members. Initially, only Joseph Gordon-Levitt was considered the role of Philip Petit by Robert Zemeckis. In fact, the actor, who had several good roles, had no alternative. Joseph masterfully coped with the most difficult task: with the help of a close-up, to reflect all the drama of what is happening. In addition, the actor speaks fluent French. Well, in order to play a real Frenchman, he only had to tighten the French pronunciation.
Warm words deserve the impeccable and compelling Ben Kingsley. If an acting group is not numerous or selected mainly from promising young talents, then a film, like air, needs at least one venerable performer. The presence of an Oscar-winning actor on the screen adds even more significance to the picture.
Today we are talking about the new creation of Robert Zemeckis - the film "Walk". We will provide feedback on acting work below. In the meantime, let's talk about the only, in fact, female role, which was played by Charotte Le Bon. Now the career of this Canadian actress, having French roots, is going uphill. American filmmakers do not need to look for young beauties in France, if the script for the film requires the role of a charming Frenchwoman. After all, they always have at their disposal Charlotte Le Bon.
Reviews about the film "Walk" allow you to give the picture the highest rating. This was made possible thanks to a creative genius - directed by Robert Zemeckis and the cast led by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley and Charlotte Le Bon. Also involved in the film were Ben Schwartz, Steve Valentine, Marc Camacho and others.
How did you discover the characters of the heroes
Joseph Gordon-Levitt has long been entrusted with the role of a young and daring, sort of eternal youth. Years go by, and the actor does not change. The viewer believes him, because Joseph not only managed to reflect the character of the main character, he got used to the image and completely conveyed the inner world of Philip Petit. For the emotions of the protagonist, we will not see the painstaking work done. It seems that Gordon-Levitt himself sympathizes with his hero, perhaps somewhere he feels an internal similarity. That is why, despite all the drama of the unfolding action, everything came out somehow easily and naturally.
How does the viewer see the mentor Philip Petit? Just the way the hero of Ben Kingsley appeared on the screen. He is demanding, sometimes restrained, sometimes excessively tough, but by no means without prudence and generosity.
Today we are talking about Robert Zemeckis' Walk. The film, the actors, the director's work have already received rave reviews from the audience and somewhat more restrained reviews from critics. It should be noted that the audience’s expectations were fully justified.
The director succeeded in the main thing: in a laid-back manner to reflect the true French character, the spirit of rebellion, charm, easy self-irony, ardor and maximalism. Who, if not a Frenchman, could dare at such a daring and desperate act? The two periods reflected in the film were divided as if into two poles. Each of them carries its own charm. These periods are not so similar, but so perfectly complement each other. Sure, this movie is worth watching.
main idea
What is the main idea of the film? The average person is always inspired to do the same ordinary people. The viewer is much more interested in following the plot in which the narration is conducted on behalf of a person who managed to overcome fear, and not from a superhero endowed with supernormal abilities. The spectator watching the superhero just relaxes and has fun, watching the mind-blowing action, stuffed with high-budget special effects.
The viewer who follows the torment of a simple person, empathizing with the story told, is ready not only to cry, but also to purify spiritually. Any person will make the main idea for himself: if he could, then I can.
Of course, after watching the film “Walk” (we presented reviews of the tape in this publication), no one will rush to repeat the Frenchman’s feat. Each person has his own dream. Each of us, after viewing the picture, will surely begin to tune in to the right wave. Moreover, in this pretentious and daring drama, a deeper philosophical subtext is hidden. Now, every person who watched the movie "Walk" (the reviews we provided in the materials of this publication), I am sure that you can challenge not only the circumstances, but also yourself.
The city and thousands of worried looks
This film has it all: a crowd of onlookers sympathizing and experiencing the protagonist, a delightful New York landscape, breathtaking, strong male friendships, a romantic love story, a bit of humor and only Robert Zemeckis conducted cinematic tricks. As we already said, the culmination of the film was a rather long final scene, where thousands of excited looks appeared in support of the main character. Without them, the dramatic atmosphere of the Walk film would not have been possible to convey. Reviews of the film fully reflect the atmosphere of real events. The viewer in the cinema is also scared and excited, like ordinary onlookers in the New York quarter 40 years ago.
This is an ideal remedy against all human phobias. From the very first shots, the uncompromising and self-confidence of the brave tightrope walker is striking. Despite the fact that he did not commit heroism in order to save the lives of other people, everyone around him admires him. It seems that there are no flaws in the film even from a purely technical side, because Philip Petit himself acted as a consultant.
Musical accompaniment
Separate words deserve musical accompaniment. Composer Alan Silvestri is a permanent partner of Zemeckis. All the most climactic and grandiose moments are even more emphasized with the help of music. It can be safely summarized that each of the project participants contributed, their invaluable contribution to the cinema masterpiece called “Walk”. Reviews of the film provide an opportunity to fully appreciate the work of each member of the crew.
Conclusion
For some people, the feat is a parachute jump, for others, a feat is when you challenge your own phobia and board the plane. And for others, a river cruise on the ship “Maria Ermolova” may become a desperate act. "Walk" (reviews of the film can be found in the materials of our publication) carries a powerful semantic load: you can not treat life as an easy and laid-back river voyage. Each person should have a goal. And the main character, who defied fate, was not afraid to fulfill his dream in spite of everything, is worthy of real respect.