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Hanging by a Wire

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David Ehrlich IndieWire 5d
C+
Molded on E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin’s “The Rescue,” but sorely missing that film’s artful suspense and rich characterizations. Go to Full Review Richard Lawson The Hollywood Reporter 5d
Perhaps if the film was more polished, and had some added depth, it might feel more substantial. As is, Hanging by a Wire is a gripping story not told thoroughly enough.... Still, there is enough visceral stuff in the movie to make it an engaging sit. Go to Full Review Brian Farvour The Playlist 1d
A+
...“Hanging By a Wire” is a nail-biting watch, one that never allows itself to become bogged down in excessive setup or backstory while allowing time for the pace to catch its breath just as it ratchets back to edge-of-your-seat fear. Go to Full Review Allan Hunter Screen International 4d
Briskly edited by Will Grayburn, the film builds a sense of urgency as rescue efforts grow increasingly desperate. Sven Faulconer’s overly dramatic score slightly overeggs things, but Naqvi never loses sight of the boys and their ordeal. Go to Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest 5d
For all the obstacles overcome in remarkable ways in "Hanging by a Wire," getting people to care outside of Buttongay emerges as one of the most difficult of all, but the film itself has no such trouble. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Mohammed Ali Naqvi

Director

Mohammed Ali Naqvi

Screenwriter

Bilal Sami

Screenwriter

Mohammed Ali Naqvi

Producer

Bilal Sami

Producer

Movie Info

Director
Mohammed Ali Naqvi
Producer
Mohammed Ali Naqvi, Bilal Sami
Screenwriter
Mohammed Ali Naqvi, Bilal Sami
Genre
Documentary, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 17m