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"I Walk the Line"

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I finally saw this and, as expected, it is a competent Hollywood biopic in the tradition of "Ray" and "Seabiscuit" and "Cinderella Man". And as expected, Reese Witherspoon is fantastic as June Carter, Joaquim Phoenix is satisfactory as Cash. The DVD's DTS sound track is spectacular in its dynamic range.

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satisfactory?? You try imitating Johnny Cash and see how far you get ..nt - late 06:19:08 12/23/06 (3)
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- Re: satisfactory?? You try imitating Johnny Cash and see how far you get ..nt - rico 10:22:41 12/23/06 (2)
  I guess I meant in comparison to Witherspoon's dead on realization of June Carter. Phoenix gave a fine performance.
  - I didn't think anyone could do it. I thought he gave an Oscar worthy performance - late 05:27:22 12/24/06 (1)
    I was stunned, having watched Johnny Cash for decades, I really did not
    think anyone could imitate him that well. Superb acting, I agree with your asessment of the gal, also a superb job. One of the best films ever in it's category.
    - a caveat - late 06:01:59 12/24/06 (0)
      Hi,
      I don't watch many message movies. So I am sure there are other
      fine perormances, I didn't see them. So my feelings about the performances are just sort of gneeral sentiments, and not in comparison to other movies. I just have no interest in seeing Idi Amin up close and personal; for example. There has been little I wanted to see this year. I liked Flushed, and Cars was cute and aimed right at my generation.
      But they don't seem to be making movies for me anymore.

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