absolutely amazing

Rating: 10/10 (14 April 2006)

This is probably one of the best films I have seen in a long time. It tells the story of country music legend Johnny Cash (a man whose music I in all honesty don't particularly care for) from his traumatic childhood to his successful career in the music industry and ultimately his love for June Carter.
The story itself is mesmerizing. The script is well written and the characters well portrayed. Joaquin Phoenix was convincing as the Man in Black and Reese Witherspoon was amazing! She definitely deserved the Oscar. I was really impressed by the fact that she and Joaquin did their own singing.
Another thing, I actually found myself tapping along to the beat, and I'm not even a fan. All in all a fantastic movie, an easy 10/10.