Amazing performances

Rating: 10/10 (31 March 2006)

I didn't know Juaquin and Reese had it in them. I saw Joaquin in Signs and enjoyed his performance but didn't realize he had this much potential. When I watch this movie I forget that this is Juaquin and Reese.
You can feel the chemistry between these two actors. What's even more amazing is that these actors did their own singing. I'm glad they did this. It gave the movie a feeling of being real. You can since the insecurity in Juaquin voice when he first auditions and then gradually increase in confidence and power. This is how it is for a performer. Johnny Cash wasn't always the superstar and Juaquin portrays his humanity, insecurity as well as his strength and confidence as a performer. Juaquin grew his character up right before our eyes.
Reese also made us fall in love with June Carter Cash. She was truly a wonderful woman who held John together. I always admired their love and devotion for each other. I'm glad that Johnny and Junes humanity and weakness were portrayed here. Beyond that fact that this out was about John and June Cash. It was a wonderful movie about overcoming weakness, insecurity and as well as our own demons.
The music is fantastic. I'm going to go out and get the soundtrack. I'm also going to dust off my Johnny Cash albums. I have a new found appreciation for his music.