Walk the Line (2005) Reviews
- Starring:
- Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, (more)
- Director(s):
- James Mangold
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Drama
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful The acting, now that I reflect, was pretty phenomenal. Witherspoon deserved her Oscar (mostly because of the other nominees, who were laughable) and Phoenix was, if not the perfect Cash because some ... Read More The acting, now that I reflect, was pretty phenomenal. Witherspoon deserved her Oscar (mostly because of the other nominees, who were laughable) and Phoenix was, if not the perfect Cash because some sticklers just can't take his lip-scar and the way he sings, a fair choice and a great actor, though evenly beat in the Oscar race. The only problem I had with this movie was what the plot revolved around: the "love, drugs and redemption" cliche. Well-directed, yes, a story about one of rock and roll's legends, yes, but in the quality of romance, the movie walked a tedious line, thin enough to get me worried. Not the best, not quite what I wanted, not ever a "Best Picture", but still a good rental nonetheless. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Decent movie. Joaquin does not capture the Presence Of Johnny Cash. Voice doesn't make it, even when they "Morph" it. Not much life bio, more or a drug ridden portrayal. Reese is always good, but ... Read More Decent movie. Joaquin does not capture the Presence Of Johnny Cash. Voice doesn't make it, even when they "Morph" it. Not much life bio, more or a drug ridden portrayal. Reese is always good, but potrays June Carter more as an innocent, then possible given her life and career. More negatives here than positives. Not a flattering movie for the Cash family, sort of one sided. Oscar worthy? I don't see it. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful My husband and I loved the movie. Reese Witherspoon was excellent. If you didn't know better you would think the two actors were not amature singers that just had voice training for this production. ... Read More My husband and I loved the movie. Reese Witherspoon was excellent. If you didn't know better you would think the two actors were not amature singers that just had voice training for this production. To take on the charm and the personality of the beloved artist which they portrayed they couldn't have picked 2 better actors. 2 thumbs up. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful I'm not sure why this overrated movie has received so much attention. It's a story about a man who can't be satisfied with his wife and kids, cheats on them, hates his dad, and does drugs as a way ... Read More I'm not sure why this overrated movie has received so much attention. It's a story about a man who can't be satisfied with his wife and kids, cheats on them, hates his dad, and does drugs as a way to get over it. What a pathetic life! I must commend Reece, she was truly superb. This might be her best work. Joaquin is one of my favorite actors, but he just didn't seem to fit the part. Musically, the movie was entertaining. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful This was a good movie. It was especially interesting because of the depiction of events based on true past happenings. JR Cash sure did walk the line in an era when a majority of people had a bible ... Read More This was a good movie. It was especially interesting because of the depiction of events based on true past happenings. JR Cash sure did walk the line in an era when a majority of people had a bible banging, republican, and bigoted mindset! Good performances by Phoenix and Witherspoon. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful It's hard to believe that anyone could give this movie a bad review! There are just way too many great things to say about it. My advice: Go ahead and buy it because that's what you'll just end up ... Read More It's hard to believe that anyone could give this movie a bad review! There are just way too many great things to say about it. My advice: Go ahead and buy it because that's what you'll just end up doing, anyway. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful Dont take my word, SEE IT. try for yourself. i loved it. i didnt know alot about Johnny Cash, my husband is a fan. BUT it only covers up to johnny and june's wedding...not the rest of his life, which ... Read More Dont take my word, SEE IT. try for yourself. i loved it. i didnt know alot about Johnny Cash, my husband is a fan. BUT it only covers up to johnny and june's wedding...not the rest of his life, which disappointed my husband. But it was a fantastic movie, just great! and their singing was beyond great. i really really loved this movie. especiall Joaquin, he is amazing! you have to check it out. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful It was a little too long for me, which caused the movie to drag along for me. It was interesting to see how those who would become
superstars were represented in the early stages of their careers. ... Read More It was a little too long for me, which caused the movie to drag along for me. It was interesting to see how those who would become
superstars were represented in the early stages of their careers. If this movie holds to truth, it sheds light into how entertainers of the past weren't too different in their lifestyle to entertainers of today. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful In a year where Hollywood didn't feel the need to try to influence politics it would have gotten a nomination. This is a great movie about The Man in Black. The storytelling is great and Reese ... Read More In a year where Hollywood didn't feel the need to try to influence politics it would have gotten a nomination. This is a great movie about The Man in Black. The storytelling is great and Reese Witherspoon nails her role. I was not a big fan of Cash before this movie (I only knew of Ring of Fire), but this is the classic story of a hard working American working his way up despite a family tragedy to make it to the top. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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