Walk the LineJames Mangold, director
The story of the early life of Johnny Cash, up to the time when he finally married June Carter.
I don’t know much about Cash’s life, and nada about Carter’s, but this was an extremely well-done movie, with outstanding performances by Joaquin Phoenix (Cash) and Reese Witherspoon (Carter). The amazing part is that the actors did the singing for the movie, and – at least for Cash – Phoenix nailed it.
Begins – and ends – in Folsom prison.
One quibble – the sound was a little muddy, at least to me.
Officially off work today, but starting back in. What fun. Spend a good part of the day cleaning up the basement, as well – hell, I’d rather be working…I was a soaking mess. It’s hot and muggy out there/in here.
You know, after watching the movie “Walk the Line” (see my accompanying review), you’d think I’d be listening to a lot of Cash today.
You’d be correct.
I am a late comer to Cash, I don’t mind admitting that – a friend gave me American IV – The Man Comes Around to listen to and I was hooked. Shortly after that, I got – as a gift – a copy of The Essential Johnny Cash I was sold.
However, I’ve got to say that I’m more of a fan of Dylan – Dylan is an artist I’m beginning to listen to after a break from listening to him for a couple decades.
I’m especially loving his live cuts, such as on Live at the Gaslight and the No Direction Home soundtrack. Raw, and – especially on the former – embryonic.