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Thursday, October 30, 2008

"Man On Wire": 100% good

Magnolia's "Man On Wire" finally stepped over "Toy Story" as the best reviewed film of all time, according to Rotten Tomatoes. 

James Marsh's doc on World Trade Center tightrope walker Philippe Petit has now racked up 129 positive reviews, edging out the 125 raves of Pixar's pic. 

In that spirit, we've trolled internetland for quotes on what it feels like coming in second for Pix (aside from kissing your sister):

"Coming in second is like coming in second in a gun fight."

"Coming in second is like being first among losers."

"Coming in second is like coming in fourth."

And for a short visual, there's this:

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