An emotionally triumphant film

Rating: 9/10 (25 September 2006)

One reason that Walk the Line is so good is that I can watch it multiple times without ever getting bored (four viewings so far.) In my opinion, there are no flat parts in this story, and the music is always compelling, like a good album. What is so good about Walk the Line? A: The principal actors are completely facile, their characterizations are so translucent, that it's like knowing John and June personally. B: The editing is very tight and tells the story succinctly with no superfluous scenes. C: The emotions portrayed are those of real people, and are entirely convincing. The camera focuses on the faces a lot, and that is where the story is conveyed. D: Good character is proved to be triumphant in the end, and weak character is overcome, i.e. good morals, patience, and real love are rewarded.