First! I didn't expect this movie to be as moving as it was :(
I was soooo into this film when I really didn't think I was going to be. I don't know why, but I'm very critical when it comes to films. I thought this was going to be more of a fictional film so when I started to watch the beginning I quickly realized it was not. I do enjoy documentary type films though, so this was a film I enjoyed for many reasons. I have very close connection to the September 11th events. I grew up 3 miles from the Lincoln Tunnel, and my entire family worked in NYC during this time. Anyways, let's not get into that, but, yes, it is very close to my heart and is a big part of my life. Immediately I felt a connection with the film! The energy that was put into the completion of Philippe's walk was remarkable. The project entirely as whole was extremely risky, but also very incredible which makes a very moving story.
The photography that was incorporated and shown throughout the film was also very incredible! The shots were taken from angles that I cannot even imagine. Wow, to really be up high on those towers capturing those unbelievable moments is captivating. The black and white photography really highlights the contrast of the sky in relation with the building and Phillippe. This is one of the reasons why I love photography. Philippe and his gang will never, ever, be able to go up on those exact towers and capture that experience in thier lives again... But, they have it on film to refresh their memories and show the world after they've died. It is a piece of history that will reach and move people with just one photograph.
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