An intricate mix of emotion

Rating: 8/10 (11 March 2006)

Prior to watching this movie I knew little, bar a few of the songs, about Johnny Cash and June Carter. An obvious draw-card of this film is it's cast, namely Joaquin Phoneix and Resse Witherspoon who are both excellent in their roles. I experienced a lot of emotion during this film. In the beginning you feel for Johnny because of his father's bluntness towards him, next he is a man torn between his family and the pitfall's of life on the road. His use of drugs and alcohol cause him to spiral out of control and further alienate himself from those around him. It is through the presence of June Carter and her eventual expression of feelings towards Johnny that he manages to pull himself out, salvage his career and make the most of his life. This film addresses sympathy, hatred and hope, all tied up in the music that fueled the lives of Johnny and June.