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Walk the Line (Widescreen Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: James Mangold
Actors: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick, Dallas Roberts
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  513 reviews
Sales Rank: 3417
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Russian (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 135
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: FOXD2232424D
UPC: 024543224228
EAN: 0024543224228
ASIN: B000E8QVWY
Theatrical Release Date: November 18, 2005
Release Date: February 28, 2006
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A solid and entertaining biopic, Walk the Line works less as a movie than an actors' showcase for its stars. Joaquin Phoenix's total immersion into the skin of singer Johnny Cash is startling--watching it, you can't believe this is the same guy who whined about being "vexed" in Gladiator. As he evolves from a farm boy to gospel croonin' plunker to the Man in Black, Phoenix disappears into Cash's deep baritone, his way of slinging the guitar onto his back, and his hunched-up style of strumming. But it's more than just picking up mannerisms: Phoenix also sings as Johnny Cash, and it's quite impressive. The story of how Johnny Cash became Johnny Cash traces from his childhood under a distant father (Robert Patrick) to his early attempts at a music career, during which he married his girlfriend Vivian (Ginnifer Goodwin). During a tour with the likes of Elvis (Tyler Hilton) and Jerry Lee Lewis (Waylon Malloy Payne), he encounters singer June Carter (Reese Witherspoon), and his love for her--and her rejection of him through the years--spurs him into drugs, drinking, and depression. As with most movies based on real-life singers, as his popularity grows, the women come a-flockin', and the childhood demons surface. Witherspoon, who matches Phoenix drawl for drawl, plays June both as a sassy spitfire whose charm breaks your heart, and as a sympathetic friend who tries to help Cash get over--well, her. The love story is what endures, but the movie comes most alive during its musical numbers, and even if you're not a country fan, it may just get you to run out and buy a Johnny Cash album.--Ellen A. Kim
Product Description
Overcoming early hardships such as the accidental death of his brother johnny cash stormed nashville with his innovative blend of rock folk blues gospel & country. But as his creativity blossomed his heavy drug use took a toll. It was june carter who lifted cash out of the chaos & helped him become the legend. Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 08/15/2006 Starring: Reese Witherspoon Joaquin Phoenix Run time: 135 minutes Rating: Pg13
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 Hollywood version of Cash December 2, 2008
I've been listening to country music since I was a little girl and the visual portrait I have of Cash is a solemn one. He wore black as a somber statement of the state of the world. Sure, he could joke and cut up, but the picture I have of him is not goofy redneck. Phoenix's performance has been hailed as genius, but I wasn't impressed. After all, it was basically a reprisal of his character in "U-Turn" in which "Ring of Fire" plays each time he appears. This is, of course, a crowd-pleaser and I know many people LOVE it. I hated it so much that I actually walked out of Walk the Line. I understand that this isn't supposed to be a documentary and perhaps I would have enjoyed the portrayal of Cash if I hadn't already had a preconceived notion of who he was. As it stands, I find this film to be both a disappointment and an insult.
 Blown away! October 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Although I'd seen this movie before, I was still blown away by it's depth and the quality of the acting the second time! Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix have an undeniable chemistry! Plus, Joaquin's smoldering intensity as the legendary, yet conflicted, Johnny Cash makes this a must watch!
Fantastic movie :-> October 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
To be honest, I hadn't seen this movie until the other night. I'm not a fan of country music and therefore I always thought that this wouldn't interest me, yet it was on TV the other night and I got engrossed in it from start to finish. It was a moving story and so well acted.
Joaquin and Reese had amazing chemistry in every scene, but the best was watching them on stage together. I thought they did such a good job singing rather than lip syncing. Joaquin had his vocals down perfectly and you almost couldn't tell that it wasn't in fact Johnny Cash himself singing. I never knew how difficult his childhood was and the lack of love from his father toward him.
You do not have to be a fan of Cash's music to really apreciate this. Walk The Line is a great movie that I highly recommend. It's so interesting and you can't help but tap your feet to the music. It's so well acted and a great love story. Go see it now if you haven't already.
 never got my movie September 30, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
this may be a good movie but I paid for my order and never received it. I am disappointed about this. I know it is not the sellers fault; they did ship it; but I never received it . I may try to order it again.
Made me curious about Johnny Cash September 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was always a mild fan of Cash's music, so I wasn't entirely devoted to seeing this movie. I did not see it until obtaining the DVD, and at that moment I fell in love with it.
Honestly, I don't know all that much about the man's life so I am not here to be the historical critic. Even so, I believe that this is more or less factual minus the obligatory artistic license. All I know is that it made for a great, great movie.
Joaquin Phoenix... I don't know how he is in comparison to the Man in Black, but I love him and I thought he did well. He has that stoney gaze and voice, at least. Reese Witherspoon certainly earned her Oscar.
With me, I like a good story, and that is what this movie had. Plenty of heart, intrigue, character, and emotion. Yes, I wept.
I don't think this is just for Cash fans. This is for anyone who loves music and a great story.
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