Johnny Cash: Hurt
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Movie Reviews of Johnny Cash: Hurt
Movie Review: Nine Inch Cash
Summary: 5 Stars
Some people still find it hard to believe that Johnny Cash recorded a Nine Inch Nails song. For those who followed the "American Recordings" series Cash released during his final years, it comes as no surprise at all. Cash not only covered "Hurt," but he also covered songs by artists such as Depeche Mode, Soundgarden, and Danzig. It's not that Cash was in search of a new musical direction. He always searched for songs that he could give his own spin.
Not only does Cash give his own spin to the Trent Reznor composition "Hurt," but video director Mark Romanek, whose big screen credits include "One Hour Photo," creates a portrait of bright light and extreme darkness to accompany the song's message. The video shows Cash in a sadly reflective mood, wondering what has become of his life. He sadly reflects, "Everyone I know goes away in the end" as he sits among the possessions of his life in his own museum, which is closed to the public. Romanek also includes old footage of Cash in a range of moods. The newest footage shows him in a state of resignation, convinced he has been a failure in his life.
Yet, when Cash sings "What have I become, my sweetest friend?" June Carter Cash sadly, but faithfully, stands by her man. This is the one sign that his life is not as much of a failure as he might think. The man has made mistakes, and seeks atonement. However, he's so focused on his pain, he doesn't realize how close he is to atonement. In the song's final verse, Romanek turns up the sound to emphasize the pain and the desire for atonement. It's a powerful video with its combination of sights, sounds, and performances. Johnny Cash takes this song and makes it seem that Reznor had written it specifically for Cash. The video also shows that Cash never stopped trying to be a musical influence, when he could have easily have settled on being a musical patriarch.
This DVD is not only available separately, but it is also included on expanded version of his CD, "American IV: The Man Comes Around," a title which I also highly recommend. "Hurt" is one of the great moments in music video. Not only does Johnny Cash sell the song, but he sells the emotion marvelously. "Hurt" is one of the final pieces of a 50-year musical career that began strong and ended stronger.
Originally published on Epinions.com.
Movie Review: Worth Every Penny
Summary: 5 Stars
I've never seen such a powerful, sorrowful expression of contrition. Cash is a tortured soul who knows his time is coming soon, and his video depicts his life in a nutshell; in his eyes he has failed himself, his family and his God, squandering everything along the way. He asks all for forgiveness. I watch this and it feels like a punch in the gut. Mark Romanek is to be commended for providing such a multimedia vehicle for Cash. In this video Cash is an old, used-up man and he knows it, but he isn't feeling sorry for himself. Rather, he is acknowledging his own humanity, asking all to forgive him and accept him as he is. Through this acknowledgment of his failings and his humanity, he reveals his deep love of God, life and family. Few individuals could have the emotional depth necessary to leave such a parting gift as this.
The songwriting of Trent Reznor is powerful, and Cash is a powerful interpreter. Cash has taken this song and made it his own. Reznor's lyrics are raw, intense knives that twist and turn their way into the soul... and in laying his soul bare for us all to see, Cash wields Reznor's knives to perfection.
I've never seen a video like this one, and doubt I ever will again. It was worth every penny I paid. While I have never been a great fan of Johnny Cash's music, I find this video to be overwhelmingly beautiful. The experience leaves me with the impression that Johnny Cash was a very human being and a priceless national treasure... someone to be forgiven for his transgressions. I sincerely hope he is resting in peace.
Movie Review: An Amazing Performance Bound To Leave You Hurt
Summary: 5 Stars
I am normally not a fan of covered songs, but in this case I make a huge exception. Cash's treatment of Trent Reznor's amazingly powerful "Hurt" truly makes it his own, and serves as the capstone to an amazing career. Filmmaker Mark Romanek knew intuitively exactly how to maximize the raw emotion in his magnificent video, filmed shortly before June Carter Cash died unexpectedly. Her presence in this video accentuates the pain in Cash's voice, and helps heighten this video to the level of true art, a level that most music videos can't even hope to attain.
As an aside, this video was originally available as an extra on the special edition of Cash's "American IV: The Man Comes Around," which if you don't own it, I would recommend instead of the DVD alone, as you can get the music CD plus the DVD video for a slightly higher price.
I have loved the music of Johnny Cash since I was a very young child, and sometimes had occasional second thoughts about where his career had taken him since his collaboration with Rick Rubin began. Although I still like the early Cash, this video by itself is powerful enough to make anyone forget any reservations about Johnny Cash's later career. This is perhaps the most perfect music video ever made; it is both beautiful and haunting, and sometimes so raw that it is difficult to confront. To see the true power of music and film combined, watch "Hurt": you will definitely be moved and certainly will never regret the purchase. There will never be another Johnny Cash.
Movie Review: everyone I know goes away in the end...
Summary: 5 Stars
A collage by Mark Romanek,a song by Trent Reznor,a performance by Johnny Cash.
Extraordinary.
More than the movie short, more than the lyric, more than the singer.
More than a filming of a song for commercial gain.
The whole excedes the parts - capturing the spirit of a lifetime of experiences, understanding the essence of a lifetime of emotion in a few short moments.
A celebration of life's sadness and loss.
Imbued with the simple truth - material gains are nothing without health and spiritual wealth.
Uplifting.
Life affirming.
Reassurring.
Comforting.
So much more than sound and vision.
So much more than the sum of its parts...
...more ... much more than this.
Sparse.
Haunting.
Honest and true.
Deeply personal - universally understood
It transends the medium.
Out distances it by a long, long way.
It defines a life of pilgrimage.
A journey.
His journey.
And in a way...
...my life's journey...
your life's journey...
our life's journey.
Movie Review: Johnny Cash's Life through another mans song
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a huge fan of both Cash and Reznor! For those who do not know this song was originaly done by Nine Inch Nails. I was so shocked to hear Cash coverd it! when i hear any of reznor's sorrow filled songs, they have an old feel. as if it was spoken from a man who was 100 years old. hearing cash sing this song, you can tell he really made it his. because the hurt or sorrow is not sung through the words of another man's life. the song is sung through his own life. in that i think he brought something to the song that Nine Inch Nails couldnt have. this isnt your typical cover to judge or compare with the original. each is its own song. they may share the words. but they are sung from different worlds. The video will give you flashes of Cash's life at key words to emphasis meaning. you'll see people he's loved and achivements he's earned. to say its a great video, or that he did a great job with the song, would be an understatement.