A somewhat crooked line...

Rating: 6/10 (26 November 2005)

"Walk the Line" offers a good look into the lives of Johnny Cash and June Carter. My first expectations upon seeing this movie today were not very high. And there were some slow parts that were long and drawn out. But I have to admit that it wasn't awful. I believe this can be accredited to Reese Witherspoon. She really stole the movie and was a fabulous June Carter. Phoenix expressed VERY impressive talent, don't get me wrong. And he did an excellent job of depicting Cash's destructive and morose behavior. However, Witherspoon truly brought it home. I would give this movie a 6/10, on the sole purpose of it being kind of boring. The acting was fabulous though, and it's worth a rental I'd say. Those fans of Johnny Cash will not be disappointed, but it lacks something for later generations.