The Straight Story
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Movie Reviews of The Straight Story
Movie Review: a rewarding film
Summary: 5 Stars
this film is for those who enjoy having time slowed down to a crawl.if you're hyper-active or simply have been intergrated into the Americanized form of cut-a-second entertainment,you will die of boredom if you watch this.story,acting,directing,score,and location are all top-notch;if you allow yourself to get lost in your lack of ritalin or fail to notice the beauty of subtle,small-town life you'll fall asleep or turn it off because "nothing's happening"(the neo-Americanized aspects of small-towns was left out so as not to interfere with the chilled atmosphere).something's happening in this seemingly-small film,and it's big:this is lynch's statement about our continued disconnection with ourselves/environment due to industrialization.it's also his way of telling us that 1950's lifestyles are still alive and are not extinct as they are in the cities.very cool.Movie Review: "Tenderness can be just as abstract as insanity"
Summary: 5 Stars
Behind the tenderness and the simple story, there is a characteristically dark current running through the images, music and sounds in this film, a feeling of impending darkness. It never manifests itself, but the feeling is there in the abstract, resounding like the magnificent sounds of a towering grain elevator. A constant reminder that in spite of the film's G rating, this is still a David Lynch picture, and he winks at us with subtle suggestions and imagery that will stay with you long after the film has ended. Beautifully photographed, the film displays Lynch's mastery of mood, composition and colour. His second road movie (after Wild At Heart), a marvel of linear storytelling, and a masterpiece. The digital transfer is beautiful, the colours are vivid, the picture is sharp, and the sounds are crystal clear. Highly recommended.Movie Review: A Sleeper
Summary: 5 Stars
In the movie business, a sleeper refers to a film that is not well known, but turns out to be a great film to see. The story talks about relationships in the family. It is so uplifting to see the desire to become close again after a rift has occurred in the family. I loved watching the main character drive the lawn mower because I tried to picture myself doing that, and I don't think I'd be quite as brave. But he was determined to see his brother, and he did whatever he had to do to make it happen. My husband refuses to go to movies because he said he doesn't need to pay to fall asleep. We decided, however, to go with friends to see this incredible movie. I was touched to see my husband not only stay awake, but have tears in his eyes. It is my husband's favorite movie. I recommend it wholeheartedly. It'll make you feel good.Movie Review: Heartwarming family film
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is fantastic! It's a story about a man who travels a great distance on an old john deere lawnmower to see his brother that he's not seen in 10 years. It's a wonderful family-oriented film that deals with lots of issues and is surprisingly deep for a Disney film.
Originally I thought that this film might be kind of sappy and tha I might not like it, but I ended up loving it. Richard Farnsworth, usually seen as a stunt man, became the oldest man to receive a best actor academy award nomination for his work in this film. (He lost to Kevin Spacey.)
This film has nothing offensive in it that I could find. I don't think there's even any swearing. So if you're looking for a great film to watch with your children and your parents, this is a great one to consider!
Movie Review: Balm for a transplanted Midwesterner
Summary: 5 Stars
This film perfectly captures the pace of small town life in the Midwest; the old men who spend the last years of their lives sitting around the hardware store or the tavern, people who can make an afternoon's entertainment watching the volunteer fire department burn down an old house for a training exercise, who still say sir and ma'am and who wouldn't presume to make a long distance call on your phone without paying for it. I recognize these people. They aren't fancy pants Hollywood stars made up to look like midwesterners; they're genuine, the neighbors, aunts, and uncles that I grew up with.
The pace could be called slow, but to me it feels serene and peaceful. It's a calming balm after a day of fast-paced west coast life, like a trip back home to remind me of who I am.