Some might claim that "Carol's" poignancy and power comes from its social context and jubilation of recent events. Yet does not all art rely on its social context for its power on some level? However "Carol" is strengthened by its attachment to another time. A time when the dream of that equality was nowhere to be found and survived instead on the strength of the people willing to commit to it. That is the beauty of "Carol." Love always wins.
All in all, "The Walk" is entertaining though hardly revelatory. The shift in tone could be disconcerting for some viewers though those willing to take the film as a modern day fairy tale will find a lot of enjoyment to take away.
Overall, it is an entertaining film that is admirable and exciting to watch. "Whiplash" will likely be the crowd-pleaser it seeks out be but it far from the great film being raved about.
The 2014 New York Film Festival is fast approaching and will feature a number of major movies. Some of the films that will be on display at the festival have been making waves at major festivals. Latin Post takes a look at the films to look out for at the grand showcase.
