The films main character, Philippe Petit, I find to be both intriguing and insane. It seems like you don't see as many people these days pursuing hobbies such as tight rope walking and its kind of depressing in a way. I happen to be terribly afraid of heights and the thought of him up on that wire literally makes me feel uncomfortable. I feel uneasy watching movies where people are in precariously high places, so I really have the utmost respect for Petit. I thought that it was a pretty interesting documentary overall because of the way that it was created; relying on old stock footage, actual footage of Petit, present day interviews and recreations. Its unlike any documentary I've seen before, not that I have seen that many, but I thought that the presentation of it was original.
The fact that they even pulled off such a feat is extremely impressive because it required them to take many things into account. The best method for entry to the building, the easiest way to string the wire, they made models and created costumes and identities, had to hide in silence inside the unfinished world trade center as to not be discovered. Even when Petit's feat is brought to the attention of the police, hes still determined to stay on the wire because it is his dream and he wants to relish it for as long as possible. I'm always enamored with people like Petit; people who have seemingly intangible, absurd dreams but they believe in it so much despite the great odds against them.
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