A fine performance by Joaquin Pheonix and Reese Witherspoon

Rating: 9/10 (2 November 2008)

Walk the Line tells the tale of real life singer Johnny Cash and his journey, the hardships he faced and his inner demons. The film is only helped to greater depths by the lead actors Joaquin Pheonix is great in the role and carries to the audience with him, making you understand the singers world, what he faces everyday and the temptations that come with fame.
Reese Witherspoon adds the touch of sweetness to the grim and dark film, she plays the woman Cash loves with all his heart yet she cannot give in to her heart due to the moral values that hold America, the best scene in the film is when Cash goes to a record producer and sings a 'Choir song' and then the producer asks him to sing about whats in his heart and Cash sings 'Folsom Prison'...A brilliant moment.
Cocaine Blues is also a bonus and Joaquin Pheonix's voice only adds to the dark matters of each Johnny Cash song.