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Walk the Line depicts the story of singer songwriter Johnny Cash from his childhood up until his success as a musician. Joaquin Phoenix who played Johnny Cash and Reese Whiterspoon who played Cash's wife June Carter recorded all the songs for the movie themselves. |
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Early (Very Rough) Review: I've been dreaming Johnny Cash music...
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From April 30, 2006:
I've been dreaming Johnny Cash music....
You know, sometimes a movie sticks with you because of the music. Sometimes, a movie sticks with you because of the performances. This movie has kind of done both for me.
I borrowed this one from my co-worker too. I had to watch it because it was an Oscar movie. See the Oscar group for more on this movie. (That and the fantasy group are kind of my babies on Spout; I'm trying to generate interest...)
I really liked this movie. Like Ray (2004), it follows a sort of flashback storyline, beginning with Johnny Cash's childhood and following his early years through the period of his drug addiction and utmost popularity. While the movie is about Johnny Cash, its primary focus is about his courtship with June Carter. And really, it's just one of those American love stories that's so timeless, both in real life and on the silver screen.
Reese Witherspoon won the Best Actress award for her portrayal of June Carter. She deserved accolades for sure; it was easy to suspend my disbelief. Her performance had a lot of heart and a lot of guts to it, and that's just what June Carter was all about. I think she shined through in this performance and was absolutely fantastic.
Similarly, Joaquin Phoenix did an excellent job. While his singing voice was not a dead ringer, his mannerisms and affectations were. I really felt like he was the younger Man in Black. I almost wish he had won for Best Actor, for which he was nominated.
In fact, I think the movie itself was well put together and like the subject line says, Ring of Fire and Walk the Line have been playing incessantly in my head since last nigh...
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reviewed by Pippin2010 (Filmaster.com) on the 23rd of January 2010
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I can't complain too much about this film, since there was nothing in it that's terribly annoying or bad. I can't even say it was dull (a few parts were, but not that bad). It just didn't deserve all the hype. It's your standard rock n' roll biopic, nothing special about it.