SKYWALKERS: A LOVE STORY-A Jawdropping Film of Rooftoppers Going Where No One Should Go

There are daredevils who dare to push the limits of human capabilities above and beyond. And, then there are those whose THRILL seeking seems more of a death wish. The handsome Russian couple at the apex of this visually stunning and viscerally alarming film are Angela and Vanya. The two share a passion for going where no person has ever perched before atop the tallest skyscrapers in the world and for one another. Both posted their consummate accomplishments abreast the peaks of buildings where most would never want to peek over for the sense fear of falling. Why do they do it? The same reason many young people do things - to post them and get likes. There's a financial windfall for the few who do this provided they don't die while pursuing the perfect SHOT. Angela and Vanya were aware of the other from their posts. Angela was an avid admirer of Vanya and envied his exceptional technical abilities and meticulous planning. Vanya was smitten by Angela's daring, artistry and beauty. It was Vanya who first reached out to Angela via the internet. When the two met it was instant kismet. If ever there was a couple made for each other, these two come as close as you can get. Working in tandem, the stakes rose as they both pushed for greater heights. The film's cinematography is breathtaking, stupefying and vertigo inducing. Many of the spectacular aerial photos are taken by drones. Others are captured through Vanya's lens. He also choreographs and directs Angela into elegant poses. The spectacular view of the two on rooftops are riveting, dazzlingly and deeply disturbing. The award winning film "Free-Solo" followed American climber, Alex Hunnold as he completed the most dangerous free-solo ascent to the top of Yosemite. These films share common ground while traversing thousands of feet above ground without a net. Alex prepares diligently for his ascension. The Russian couple also diligently execute plans for their climbs with stealth and cunning recognizance of the buildings' structures and security. What Vanya and Angela do is highly illegal. The cinematographer for "Free-Solo" said on camera he was never going to be part of filming Alex or anyone attempting such dangerous treks again. Jeff Zimbalist is the dir/screenwriter for SKYWALKERS. He wrote and directed the critically acclaimed Norman Mailer doc. Zimbalist's heavy handedness costs the  film its appeal and intensity when it shifts away from the HEIGHtS to the grounded love story. The couple's dialogue down below feels forced, false and trite and is totally convincing and compelling from above. The film sizzles as the two ascend upwards but crashes and burns down on earth. Do not attempt these stunts as they are insanely dangerous in addition to being certifiable. By watching, you become liable for encouraging and abetting those attempting these outlandish feats seeking extreme stimulation and recognition. Still, it's very hard to turn away. In some small way, one can safely say, they're going to do it anyway. Perhaps even justify the two as courageous and artistic rather than merely attention getting antics. And, while the film feels staged when the couple is quarreling, there's no doubt these stunts are the real deal. The jaw dropping film SKYWALKERS offers priceless views. It's a gobsmacking, gut wrenching rollercoaster ride. Hopefully, the appeal for imitation will simply die and no one else will think to try.