I enjoyed "Walk the Line." Joaquin Phoenix is a favorite of mine, and he does a great job here. The real joy in this movie, though, is Reese Weatherspoon. She'll be Oscar bait for sure, as will Phoenix.
"Walk the Line" is a solid film, certainly worth seeing. But I still think Phillip Seymour Hoffman takes the cake for acting this year. As good as "Walk the Line" is, "Capote" is far better.
Unusual girly point of view comment: For some reason, few films realistically capture female hairdos of bygone days. It's a pet peeve of mine. Women's hair styles in the '60's were often extreme, and most films don't get them right. This one does.
"Walk the Line" is a solid film, certainly worth seeing. But I still think Phillip Seymour Hoffman takes the cake for acting this year. As good as "Walk the Line" is, "Capote" is far better.
Unusual girly point of view comment: For some reason, few films realistically capture female hairdos of bygone days. It's a pet peeve of mine. Women's hair styles in the '60's were often extreme, and most films don't get them right. This one does.
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The mind soars, no earthly cares,
no limitations.
A Maggers Haiku, 2005
Years ago my mother used to say to me... "In this world, Elwood, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd
The acting -- and singing -- impressed the hell out of me. Could have used more songs and less father angst (and 30 fewer minutes).
FPW
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Check out BE HERE TO LOVE ME. Steve Earle (a wasted scoundrel with a lousy attitude) had a great line about Townes Van Zandt: "He's the best songwriter in the world. And I'll stand on Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."
I really want to see this but, alas, I must wait for DVD. The only movie theatre open here is a yucky one, and I refuse to go to movies there. :\
How many vikings does it take to change a light bulb?
None. The light from the burning monastery is more than sufficient.
May the Norse be with you.
EWMAN, Jr.
Saw this Tuesday night. Have to say I was blown away. All the actors did an amazing job and Joaquin and Reese both did a great job singing (I might venture to say Jaoquin sounds better than Johnny Cash himself). I do think, however, it was a little long. At a running time of a little over two hours it felt more like three.
Today was the opening day, and I saw it today.
Actually I've never listened to Jonny Cash's songs. But after I saw this movie, I bought his CD. He's cool!
Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Weatherspoon, they were terrific! Their acting deserve Oscar nominees. I know about Elvis Presly, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis. But until now, I didn't know about J.Cash and J.Carter. Now I understood they were legendary singers.
Running time was a little long, but I didn't care. Even if running time's too long, if that movie is good, times don't bother me. This movie was good example.
I highly recommend this movie to all people.
Actually I've never listened to Jonny Cash's songs. But after I saw this movie, I bought his CD. He's cool!
Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Weatherspoon, they were terrific! Their acting deserve Oscar nominees. I know about Elvis Presly, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis. But until now, I didn't know about J.Cash and J.Carter. Now I understood they were legendary singers.
Running time was a little long, but I didn't care. Even if running time's too long, if that movie is good, times don't bother me. This movie was good example.
I highly recommend this movie to all people.