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Walk the Line (2005)

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Reviews Counted:203

Fresh:167

Rotten:36

Average Rating:7.3/10

Consensus: Superior acting and authentic crooning capture the emotional subtleties of the legend of Johnny Cash and his inevitable downfall with a freshness that is a pleasure to watch.

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Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for some language, thematic material and depiction of drug dependency

Runtime: 2 hr. 16 min.

Genre: Drama

Theatrical Release: Nov 18, 2005 Wide

Box Office: $119.3M

Synopsis: "Walk the Line" follows the early years in the career of American music legend Johnny Cash. The young Cash sets out on life's journey battered by his... "Walk the Line" follows the early years in the career of American music legend Johnny Cash. The young Cash sets out on life's journey battered by his brother's accidental death and an abusive father, who blames him for the incident. His rise to fame with such hits as "A Boy Named Sue" and "Ring of Fire" is countered by his struggle with amphetamines, barbiturates and alcohol. His instability, both financial and emotional, leads to the failure of his first marriage. The few comforts of his unhappy youth had come from the radio programs of June Carter, the luminous daughter of country music's first family. When their paths cross, it's her devotion and support that becomes his salvation. [More]

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick, Dallas Roberts, Dan John Miller, Larry Bagby III, Shelby Lynne, Tyler Hilton, Waylon Payne, Shooter Jennings, Natalie Canerday, Rhoda Griffis, Sandra Ellis Lafferty, James Keach, Jeff Bailey, Tim Ware, Bob King, Al Gardner, J. Alan Scott, Danny Beene, J.D. Evermore, Hailey Anne Nelson, James DeForest Parker, Lucas Till, Deborah Rawlings, Johnny Holiday, Clay Steakley, Ridge Canipe, Dolan Wilson, Kerris Dorsey, Johnathan Rice, Carly Nahon, McGhee Monteith, Wyatt Entrein, Delaney Marie Keefe, Victoria Hester, Davielle Boyce, Danny Vinson, Dave McPhail, Ross Harkins, Helen Ingebritsen, J.W. Williams, Shane Bowen, Clare Johnson, Michael Ingersoll, Carter Thrower, Jean-Paul McNeely, Brian Deas, Glenda Pannell, Amy Kudela, Tracee Miller, Larry Bagby

Director: James Mangold

Director: James Mangold
Screenwriter: Gill Dennis
Producer: James Keach , Cathy Konrad
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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Reverently reductive

Full Review Source: CinePassion | comment Comment
Sep 1, 2009
Fernando F. Croce
Fernando F. Croce
CinePassion

A fun, well acted, and well directed piece of filmmaking...

Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
Apr 29, 2009
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
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Full Review Source: Hollywood.com | comment Comment
Nov 20, 2008
Brian Marder
Brian Marder
Hollywood.com
N/R

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Full Review Source: NPR.org | comment Comment
Oct 18, 2008
Bob Mondello
Bob Mondello
NPR.org
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Walk the Line isn't as great a biopic as Ray, but it's still a fine tribute to the Man in Black and his muse.

Full Review Source: Washington Times | comment Comment
Mar 22, 2008
Christian Toto
Christian Toto
Washington Times

a very solid piece of filmmaking... but as a biopic it walks the line between conservative and bland.

Full Review Source: Eye for Film | comment Comment
Aug 16, 2007
Anton Bitel
Anton Bitel
Eye for Film

A sturdily conventional biopic.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
Jul 24, 2007
Rob Gonsalves
Rob Gonsalves
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Jul 14, 2007
Joe Lozito
Joe Lozito
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Jan 20, 2007
Philip French
Philip French
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Dec 30, 2006
Ethan Alter
Ethan Alter
NYC Film Critic

Witherspoon delivers a full-bodied, note-perfect performance as sassy, no-nonsense June, and proves herself an able singer in the process.

Full Review Source: Christianity Today | comment Comment
Nov 17, 2006
Carolyn Arends
Carolyn Arends
Christianity Today

runs along fairly conventional lines, but it's made with admirable conviction and clarity of purpose

Full Review Source: Perihelion Journal | comment Comment
Oct 14, 2006
Jay Antani
Jay Antani
Perihelion Journal
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Sep 28, 2006
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May 12, 2006
Jim Lane
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review
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May 12, 2006
Ken Tucker
Ken Tucker
New York Magazine
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Reese Witherspoon is a marvel.

Full Review Source: Metromix.com | comment Comment
May 4, 2006
Matt Pais
Matt Pais
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Apr 1, 2006
Empire Magazine

A sorry excuse for a musical biopic.

Full Review Source: EDGE Boston | comment 5 Comments
Mar 12, 2006
Phil Hall
Phil Hall
EDGE Boston

...an endearing tribute to a justly popular country singer.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
Feb 26, 2006
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

Walk the line es la vivencia de un hombre, entregándose al baile de sus demonios, para después enfrentarlos y salir avante de ellos.

Full Review Source: Cinenganos | comment Comment
Feb 26, 2006
Luis Martinez
Luis Martinez
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