An irresistible documentary that follows the exploits of the aforementioned 'Speed' Levitch. His nickname is obviously derived from his urgent, almost amphetamine-fuelled manner and banter, itself a cause of much hilarity. Levitch takes the audience through the streets of Gotham, guiding our attention from the pavement, up the facades of spectacular edifices to the penthouse suites of the most lofty skyscrapers. He is stimulated by minute details of Manhattan, from the sensuous texture of terracotta to the quality of the light as it plays across the streets and offices of the business district.

Removed from his job, Levitch is a haunted individual—who skims over his criminal record—with a passion for architectural detail, who views Spartacus and Willy Wonka as his tour-guide heroes. Entertaining, eclectic and even educational, The Cruise stands as a one of the kind exploration of a city through the eyes of one of its most passionate inhabitants.