'Man on Wire' always fascinating

Director: James Marsh

Cast: Phillipe Petit

Cert: 12

Even if we know from this remarkable film that Petit survived – so far – we still find our nails chewed to the bone watching him.

His death-defying stunts included stringing a wire between heart-stopping high places – cliffs, buildings, canyons, anything that gets his juices flowing – and strolling casually between them.

It takes some nerve, not to say a slight degree of reckless daftness, to do what he does, yet he comes across as – pardon the expression – down to earth. His contribution to the film is always fascinating.

But, kiddies, don’t try this at home.

Star Rating: 4/5