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Primarily the story of the love that grew between country stars Johnny Cash and June Carter during the early years of Cash's career, WALK THE LINE is the result of intense collaboration between director James Mangold, co-writer Gill Dennis, Johnny Cash, and June Carter Cash. Though both Cashes died in 2003, they oversaw the script's development for seven years. Mangold and Cash's insistence that the film's stars would actually sing paid off. Witherspoon's singing (as June) is lovely, and Phoenix's contains the raw energy and soul that defined Cash's sound. Even as a child on a cotton farm in Depression-era Arkansas, Cash shows a strong interest in music, escaping from his no-frills life and strict father (Robert Patrick) through hymns and listening to the radio. When his brother dies in a freak accident, young Johnny feels responsible, and worries that he will never live up to his brother's goodness. The film follows Cash through his first marriage with Vivian Cash (Ginnifer Goodwin) and into the early stages of his touring career alongside such musicians as Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and most importantly, June Carter. As Cash's success grows, so does his relationship with drugs, alcohol, and Carter, putting a strain upon his family life. From his initial audition with Sam Phillips of Sun Records on through his legendary 1968 concert at Folsom Prison, Cash is transformed from a hesitant singer riddled with demons to a man whose uniquely bold style would make music history. WALK THE LINE never attempts to paint a full picture of Cash's prolific career, but instead focuses on the passions that drove his music and on the woman who gave him strength. With magical performances by Witherspoon and Phoenix, a haunting and inspiring American romance is brought beautifully to life.
Walk The Line Review
Well in the last twelve months we've been treated to a movie about the life and career of one US music icon in "Ray" so it's only fair that 'The Man In Black' gets his turn in the spotlight. The movie opens in 1944 Arkansas where a young a12-year old Johnny Cash is learning to love music. But a tragic event has a big effect on Johnny's life and it's not until the mid-fifties that a married Cash (Joaquin Phoenix) forms a band and ends up on tour with Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis and June Carter (Reese Witherspoon). Over the next few years the lifestyle, drugs and groupies start to take their toll while his marriage to Viv (Ginnifer Goodwin) crumbles. But what remains constant is Johnny's love for his music and June.
A rather more solid and involving film than "Ray", "Walk The Line" is a fascinating slice of nostalgic Americana. While the story may not be anything new - burned out rocker is saved by the love of a good woman - the way in which director James Mangold approaches it is refreshing. Rather than portray Cash as a hero, he's seen here with all his human flaws and that's something we can all identify with.
Both Phoenix and Witherspoon are remarkable as the star-crossed lovers. He may not be the spitting image of Cash but his demeanour, attitude and voice (both he and Reese did all their own singing) are spot on. Witherspoon meanwhile casts of her fluffy romcom shackles to deliver an emotional and sassy performance as the country dynamo.
Pretty much ending at Johnny's infamous Fulsom Prison concert at 1968, this biopic may not shows us all of Cash's life but it certainly focuses on some interesting and very watchable times.
Special Features
- Audio commentary from director/co-writer James Mangold
- Deleted scenes (21 mins)
- International theatrical trailer
Technical Details
Region 2
Year 2005
Screen Widescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic
Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1)
Subtitles English for the hearing impaired
Duration 2 hours and 10 minutes (approx)
Genre: Drama
Certificate: 12 Suitable for Persons Aged 12 or Over
Director: James Mangold
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