"Hello I'm Johnny Cash". I Am Still In Awe, Over This Movie, If Joaquin, Reese Don't Win Oscars, And It Doesn't Win Best Picture I Will Be Seriously Irate

Rating: 10/10 (9 December 2005)

I am still in awe over this movie, if Joaquin, Reese don't win Oscars, and it does not win best picture I will be seriously irate. All the characters are fabulous, and the story is just amazing, plus Joaquin Pheonix and Reese Witherspoon are simply incredible in this! and give two of the best performances I have ever seen!. I am also stunned by Joaquin and Reese's singing, I had absolutely no clue that they could sing that incredibly well!, plus Joaquin had all the mannerisms of Johnny Cash down perfectly, just the way he walks, the way he does things with his guitar, his voice, it was just jaw dropping!.Hell Reese was so good that she is actually way better then most of the singers out now a days in my opinion, and the music was just a blast to listen too, plus Reese and Joaquin had some of the most amazing chemistry I have ever seen!. But it's not all about music, it has an extremely gripping story, as we look into Johnny's major drug addiction, which was fascinating but also disturbing at the same time, and the opening is very memorable, plus Robert Patrick is amazing as the cold somewhat heartless father of Johnny.
All the characters are extremely likable, and The ending was simply awesome, as it left me with a smile on my face!, plus it's brilliantly written and made as well. This is unquestionably one of the best movies i have ever seen, and while I didn't care for Ginnifer Goodwin's character(Vivian Cash), she played her role very well, plus I found myself having the urge to clap after it was over. The scene where Johnny is confused, and is trying to get the stuck tractor out of the mud, is actually quite powerful, and the film also has some great humorous moments such as Johnny's band and the other singers getting drunk, with Reese chucking bottles at them all. To be quite honest, the reasons I went to see this film was to see what all the fuss was about, and i'm a huge fan of Reese Witherspoon, and also to see How Joaquin played Cash,and I must say I agree with everyone who raves about this film!, plus James Mangold deserves an Oscar for best Director!, in my opinion.
There are plenty of shocking and surprising moments, and even though it's over 2 hours, you won't be bored as the film is extremely gripping and engrossing!, plus it was funny seeing a very young Elvis Presley. I loved it when Joaquin and Reese sung duets!, and I also loved the part near the end when Johnny sings at Folsom Prison, plus Jonny and June are so likable you will find yourself rooting for them!. My review for this may not be too popular with most reviewers however, I just loved it that much, as it's now one of my favorite movies!, plus I really do hope this film cleans up the Oscars!. I really can't see why anyone would hate this film, it's got everything you want, perfect story, incredible Oscar worthy performances, fabulous music, and lots more!, plus while I am happy that well over 2000 people have voted this a 10 I am absolutely shocked and appalled that 114 people have voted this a 1. I am still in awe over this movie if Joaquin, Reese don't win Oscars, and it doesn't win best picture, I will be seriously irate!, and if you haven't seen this, please go to the theater and check it out immediately you won't regret it it's now one of my absolute my favorite films.
The Direction is masterful!. James Mangold does a masterful job here, while nothing really Fancy, it was still masterful, as he kept the film at an extremely engrossing pace.
The Acting is no doubt Oscar worthy, with two of the best performances ever!. Joaquin Phoenix Is just incredible here, and unquestionably gives one of the best performances in the history of the Cinema, his chemistry with Reese is seriously amazing, and just the way he had all the mannerisms down on Johnny Cash perfectly, he is also an incredibly good singer, and sounded a lot like Cash in my opinion, i will never forget his chilling performance, if he does not win an Oscar, then i will be seriously irate because he deserves it!(Joaquin Rules!!!!!!!). .Reese Witherspoon is amazing as always, and is just incredible here, she is incredibly gorgeous, had amazing chemistry with Joaquin, is also an incredibly good singer, and for the people that thought she was miscast you were dead wrong, she was just as good as Joaquin, and gives one of the best performances ever!,as she is my favorite actress, give her an Oscar already!, she was just spellbinding on screen, i couldn't take my eyes off her! (Reese Rules!!!!!!!!!). Ginnifer Goodwin is really excellent as Vivian Cash, however her character really got on my nerves as i thought she was spoiled and real selfish, however she still played the role with perfection!, and had good chemistry with Joaquin. Robert Patrick is amazing as Johnny's Dad, he was cold and heartless at times, and had a lot of trouble forgiving Johnny with what happened to Jack he was really intense he deserves a lot of recognition for his performance here.Shelby Lynne(Carrie Cash),Tyler Hilton(Elvis Presley),Waylon Payne(Jerry Lee Lewis),Dan Beene(Erza Carter),Ridge Canipe(Young J.R.),Lucas Till(Young Jack Cash), all do wonderful with what they have to do.
Overall It's one of the best films i have ever seen, and is now one of my absolute favorites SEE IT!. ***** out of 5