This is how biopics should be made.

Rating: 9/10 (21 December 2019)

Not only is Johnny Cash's personal and public story a captivating one, but also this biopic wonderfully manages to capture that true essence of a man who was very distinctive in style and voice. Joaquin Phoenix cleverly approached this difficult role in a manner no one but him could have done. The circumstances which surrounded both Johnny and Joaquin dealt with tragic losses of family members, so Joaquin knew a thing or two about how to convey Johnny's tortured soul. But Phoenix is only half of this film, the other is Reese Whiterspoon playing his wife and partner, June Carter Cash, in an incomparable performance, completely worthy of her Oscar win.
A very truthful portrait of Johnny Cash's life and her romantic story with June Carter, not only shown through dialogue but also in musical performances where they both do justice to the original interpreters, of course Joaquin and Reese sing with their own voice which is always a huge merit and specially when done right as they did.
Definitely one of the best biopics out there, if you haven't seen it's a must.