The Walk movie quotes tell the true story of tight rope walker Philippe Petit's walk between the Twin Towers in 1974. The 3D biographical drama was adapted into a screenplay by director Robert Zemeckis and Christopher Browne based off of the book Petit write titled To Reach the Clouds. The Walk opened in theaters on September 30, 2015.
In The Walk, French high wire artist Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) sees a newspaper clipping discussing the new Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and sees an opportunity. As he explains to love interest Annie Allix (Charlotte Le Bon), his dream in life is to string a wire between the buildings and walk across it.
So Philippe heads to New York where he assembles a team (including Ben Kingsley, James Badge Dale, Ben Schwartz and Steve Valentine) to help him make this dream a reality. But it's not just as simple as stringing a wire and walking across it. Philippe must deal with the logistics, the legalities and his own hesitations of doing something so dangerous--and potentially deadly--if he wants to succeed.
The Walk lights up theaters already showing a number of other great films such as The Martian, The Intern, Hotel Transylvania 2, Everest, Black Mass.
The Walk Movie Quotes,
The Perfect Place to Hang My Wire
Philippe Petit: No matter where I was going or what I was doing, I was always searching, looking for the perfect place to hang my wire.
Philippe explains how he approaches life differently than most people. He was always looking at situations with the question of where he could hang his wire. With the World Trade Centers, finally he found that perfect place.
Why Do You Risk Death?
Philippe Petit: People always ask me, "Why do you risk death?" For me, this is life.
As Philippe explains, not a lot of people understand why he chooses to risk his life as a high wire walker. To him, that IS living.
You Cannot Lie on Stage
Papa Rudy: You're going to wear a safety belt underneath your costume attached to a safety line.
Philippe Petit: I am not going to do this walk with a safety line hanging off of me.
Papa Rudy: From that height it will be invisible. No one will know or have any idea.
Philippe Petit: Years ago you told me something I always remember. You said, "You cannot lie on stage. The audience will always know what is in your heart."
When Papa Rudy urges Philippe to wear a safety wire during the dangerous walk, Philippe brushes off the idea. Using Papa Rudy's own advice, Philippe reminds Rudy his duty to be true to his audience.
One Mistake and You're Going to Die
Papa Rudy: This isn't a game, Philippe. One mistake out there and you're going to die.
To state things clearly, Papa Rudy points out just how dangerous this walk is for Philippe. There is no surviving a fall from the top of the Twin Towers, only death.
Your Heart Will Tell You What to Do
Philippe Pettt: My head is flipped out. When it's time to step on the wire, I don't know if I'll be able to take my first step.
Annie Allix: Your heart will tell you what to do.
The pressure builds before the big walk and begins to take its toll on Philippe. He reaches out to Annie for some moral support, which she gladly provides.
This is Extremely Illegal
Barry Greenhouse: This is extremely illegal, not to mention dangerous.
Barry Greenhouse points out the obvious to Philippe as they travel in an elevator. This stunt is ridiculously dangerous and will likely end with him either dead or in jail. Philippe is prepared for both outcomes.
Anything to Declare?
Customs Agent: Welcome to New York. Anything to declare?
Philippe Petit: I'm going to hang a high wire between the two towers of the World Trade Center and walk on it.
Customs Agent: Huh? Good luck!
Upon arriving in New York, Philippe meets a customs agent and shares his ambitious plan. The agent blows it off but nothing about Philippe says he is kidding.
If This is Your Dream, You Must Do It
Philippe Petit: Two magnificent towers, 100 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower itself. What do you think?
Annie Allix: I don't know, it looks so, so...
Philippe Petit: Beautiful
Annie Allix: Beautiful, yes, and dangerous and completely insane and you're a mad man.
Philippe Petit: Yes, I am mad but this, this is my dream.
Annie Allix: Then if this is your dream, you must do it.
Philippe Petit: But even if everybody tells me I'm mad?
Annie Allix: Well, you shouldn't care about what other people think.
Philippe Petit: Okay, but I care about what you think.
Seeing the World Trade Centers in a magazine inspires Philippe to set his sights, and his walks, higher than ever before. Love interest Annie thinks he is crazy, but also urges him to follow his heart to achieve his dreams.
I Think We Should Wait
Albert: I think we should wait.
Philippe Petit: No!
When Philippe injures his foot by accidentally stepping on a nail, Albert urges him to postpone the walk until he heals. Philippe is not having any of that thought whatsoever.
I'll Figure Out How to Get the Wire Across
Albert: I'll figure out how to get the wire across.
Before Philippe can attempt his hire walk between the Twin Towers, he needs to figure out how to run a 450-pound wire between the two buildings. Luckily, Albert has an idea.