Walk the Line 2005 by AverageMansReviews

Walk the Line 2005 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/drugs/domestic violence/medical/references to racism and suicide.

Rise, fall and rise again of The Man in Black: briefly; this is the life story of J. R./John R. Cash/Johnny Cash [Younger: J. R.: Ridge Canipe/Older: Joaquin Phoenix:] he strongly believes he will make a record one-day and on his journey he will meet June Carter [Reese Witherspoon:] she is a musician/comedian; it turns into their life story.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 136 minutes film is; it is for me such a drag; at the beginning it is like a stone skimming across the pond throughout his life and trust me when I say I get it; but for some reason they went with a reliable way of doing things, but the execution of it was poorly done. I believe that the biggest problem this film has is; it is just so incredibly slow, which makes this film in essence tiresome because there is no change of gears; hey what can I say; it just amble along; will heavily show in my marking of this film.

Art; now let's be positive about this film when we are in a particular time period for long enough; the set designs, wardrobe and all that really does take its audiences on a journey throughout life itself and obviously we have music being performed so this is all good; but on a quick side note now and again Cash/Phoenix does hold his instrument briefly weirdly, I have no idea why this is. I am just pointing it out to reassure you that it isn't you; yes he holds his instrument in a weird fashion briefly now and again and the person I watch some of this content with agreed with me; once you pick up on it, you'll know what I mean, because it will then stick out like a sore thumb.

Action; we have a scene involving a tractor [yes I am clutching at straws to find a little bit of action and this is it;I am not criticising this film for not having action in it, because it isn't designed with action in mind; but then again I am just pointing out and acknowledging I am clutching at straws.]

Character developments and performances; the character developments are well rounded versions of the people they are meant to be and likewise the cast performances for the vast majority are good; there is good chemistry throughout this cast. But let's be completely honest either individually or/and together Phoenix and Witherspoon; they are the driving force behind this project; they chemistry is truly priceless and they should have definitely won more awards back in the day.

This film receives: 6/10, this film is good; it is a solidly good film, that if you are a fan of Phoenix or/and Witherspoon you should take a look at this film especially if you like country music or/and Johnny Cash. This film has some awards accredited to it; 45 Winners that includes Academy Awards, USA 2006 Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Reese Witherspoon [which I will return to this event later on,] but for now Young Artist Awards 2006 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor Ridge Canipe and 48 Nominees [back to the Academy Awards 2006 Oscar Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Joaquin Phoenix and Costume Designers Guild Awards 2006 CDG Award Excellence in Period Film Arianne Phillips