This movie certainly Walks the Line!

Rating: 10/10 (14 February 2006)

When I entered the theatre, I sat in my seat and snored through the boring trailers. I almost walked out the cinema due to my immense annoyance at the trailers and adverts. However, when Walk the Line began, from the very second, I could sense what I was about to watch was going to rock my world. The style, the class and the storytelling is so articulate and magnificent. The directing is totally unique to that of the stereotypical biopic. As for the actors- Joaquin Phoenix growls his way to perfection as the uninhabited Johnny Cash. He perfects the voice to the stage actions to the private incidents with dignity and prowess. I really believed him when he sang the timeless songs. Who can forget Reese Witherspoon's performance? The Oscar for Best Actress is deservedly hers. June Carter was sensitive, amusing and caring. Reese's portrayal was honest and real to me. I truly felt as though these two young actors were in the shoes of both performers. The vocal coaching by T Bone Burnett really paid off- their voices were perfect. Walk the Line isn't over-hyped- the hype is justified. The Oscar nominations are not in vain. But I have one niggle- WHY oh WHY is the movie not nominated for Best Picture? If only it was, it would be the cherry on top of the tastiest cake in recent years. Brilliant, show-stopping! 10/10