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Created Jun 28, 2009 09:36AM PST • Edited Jun 28, 2009 09:36AM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Great 4.0

   I didn’t think a documentary would hold my attention as much as “Man on Wire” did. Using a blend of intriguing storyline, even more interesting characters, infusion of French quirkiness, and the drama of the main event — this movie keeps you thoroughly engaged and continually wanting to find out what comes next.

4. Acting

   Perfect 5.0

   All of the people involved, especially Philippe Petit, were such interesting characters, that this film has an easy time of making direct shots and interviews very entertaining.

5. Male Stars Perfect 5.0

6. Female Stars Perfect 5.0

7. Female Costars Perfect 5.0

8. Male Costars Perfect 5.0

10. Film

    Great 4.0

    The way the film leads you through Philippe’s life and up through to the main event was extremely well done. Also, the balance between focus on story and focus on character was equally well done. All in all, you can’t expect much more from a documentary.

11. Direction Great 4.0

12. Play Great 4.0

13. Music Great 4.0

14. Visuals Great 4.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 1.8

    A little nude frivolity — what can you say? they are French!

17. Sex Titillating 1.8

18. Violence Fierce 1.8

19. Rudeness Salty 1.8

21. Reality

    Natural 1.0

22. Circumstantial Natural 1.0

23. Biological Natural 1.0

24. Physical Natural 1.0