In Collection
#587
Seen It:
No
Owner:
Ben
Drama
USA / English
Joaquin Phoenix |
Johnny Cash |
Reese Witherspoon |
June Carter |
Ginnifer Goodwin |
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James Keach |
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Cathy Konrad |
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Robert Patrick |
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Director |
James Mangold |
Writer |
Gill Dennis; James Mangold |
A solid and entertaining biopic,
Walk the Line works less as a movie than an actors' showcase for its stars. Joaquin Phoenix's total immersion into the skin of singer Johnny Cash is startling--watching it, you can't believe this is the same guy who whined about being "vexed" in
Gladiator. As he evolves from a farm boy to gospel croonin' plunker to the Man in Black, Phoenix disappears into Cash's deep baritone, his way of slinging the guitar onto his back, and his hunched-up style of strumming. But it's more than just picking up mannerisms: Phoenix also sings as Johnny Cash, and it's quite impressive.
The story of how Johnny Cash became Johnny Cash traces from his childhood under a distant father (Robert Patrick) to his early attempts at a music career, during which he married his girlfriend Vivian (Ginnifer Goodwin). During a tour with the likes of Elvis (Tyler Hilton) and Jerry Lee Lewis (Waylon Malloy Payne), he encounters singer June Carter (Reese Witherspoon), and his love for her--and her rejection of him through the years--spurs him into drugs, drinking, and depression. As with most movies based on real-life singers, as his popularity grows, the women come a-flockin', and the childhood demons surface. Witherspoon, who matches Phoenix drawl for drawl, plays June both as a sassy spitfire whose charm breaks your heart, and as a sympathetic friend who tries to help Cash get over--well, her. The love story is what endures, but the movie comes most alive during its musical numbers, and even if you're not a country fan, it may just get you to run out and buy a Johnny Cash album.--Ellen A. Kim
Edition |
Widescreen Edition |
Barcode |
024543224228 |
Region |
Region 1 |
Release Date |
2/28/2006 |
Packaging |
Jewel w/Slip cover |
Screen Ratio |
Widescreen 2.40:1 Color (Anamorphic) |
Subtitles |
English; Spanish |
Audio Tracks |
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
ENGLISH: DTS 5.1 [CC]
FRENCH: Dolby Digital Surround
SPANISH: Dolby Digital Surround |
Layers |
Single Side, Dual Layer |
No. of Disks/Tapes |
1 |
Deleted Scenes
Director's Commentary
Writer Commentary
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Director Commentary by co-writer/director James Mangold 10 Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by James Mangold |
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Purchase Date |
2/25/2006 |
Purchase Price |
$19.99 |
Store |
Sound Garden (Used) |
Condition |
New (Still Sealed) |
Current Value |
$19.99 |
Links |
Amazon US
DVD Empire
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