Walk the Line

[elie]

I hope this hasn't been discussed elsewhere (If so, I am so sorry to open a new thread)
I saw the film yesterday and I don't know if it is already kind of old in the States, but I just felt I had to talk about it a bit.
I am not the hugest fan of Johnny Cash (mostly because I was never familiar with his music, not because I don't like him) and I thought that the movie was so beautiful and sincere that it can move anyone, even those with the slightest interest in him.
One of the reasons is Joaquin Phoenix (sp?)- I never really liked him, but God, that was a haunting performance. He totally owned the part. It felt like seeing Johnny Cash himself, even though he doesn't particularly look like him (and he is significantly shorter- height was a distinctive feature of J. Cash).
And Reese Witherspoon...I've always thought that she's one of the most beautiful women I 've ever seen, mostly because she is so natural - no fake tan, no hysterical Hollywood diets ets- and in the film she totally blew my mind. Her performance is so clean, so simple, so natural, that it makes it easy - even for those who were not familiar with June Carter&Johnny Cash's romance- to see the trouble she was going through as a woman in love having to fight against it, not only because of them both being married, but also because of her insecurity about their future.
And I am glad that finally, a smooth performance like this is appreciated, in a movie industry where actors have to gain weight/become ugly/play a retard or a cripple in order to be called "great actors".
Thanx for your time and sorry for the long post!

[Miss Vicky]

I adore this film (not hurt at all by the fact that I adore Joaquin Phoenix, he's my favorite actor) and saw it twice while it was in the theaters here in the states. The U.S. release of the DVD is tomorrow, so this discussion is kind of old, but I'm totally with you about JP and RW's performances and the movie in general.

[elie]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

I adore this film (not hurt at all by the fact that I adore Joaquin Phoenix, he's my favorite actor) and saw it twice while it was in the theaters here in the states. The U.S. release of the DVD is tomorrow, so this discussion is kind of old, but I'm totally with you about JP and RW's performances and the movie in general.

OOPS!! I had no idea it was that old in the States..I just saw it yesterday
Anyway, here it wasn't a hit, I mean it was shown just in a couple of theaters. I can see how Johnny Cash was not that big in Europe as he was in the States, but still, I can't understand why you have to be a fan to go see it. After all, it's a good love story.

[Alison]

I saw the film twice here in Canada, My daughter who is 11 even loved it and wants me to buy it.
It's my favorite movie that has come out in a long time.
I just don't understand why it is not up for movie of the year.

[DavidMn]

I think it definitely shouldve been nominated for best picture instead of Crash, and I enjoyed both.