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Summary: Richard Farnsworth and Sissy Spacek deserve Academy Awards!
Review: Why the heck Farnsworth and Spacek didnt win academy awards is beyond me! Farnsworth plays a stubborn man well into his 70's and spacek his slow daughter, who just wants the best for her dad. when his brother has a stroke he drives a lawnmower about 300 miles to see him. of course he didnt drive a car, no license and his eyesight is failing. the whole cast is great even in litle roles bruce mcgill as a man who sells farnsworth his lawnmower. the music is good too. wouldnt mind having the soundtrack. this is a movie you can recommend to anyone. its a sweet movie that gets richer with each viewing. highly recommended!
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Summary: Good Film for all
Review: The film is a real look at what it is like in middle america. The People more than anything want to succeed, and they will do whatever it takes to make it to their goal. The Main Charactrer goes through anything that he can to get to see his brother. It causes you to look back at your life and see if you are working hard to do things you need to or if you are blowing them off. I am giving it 4 stars only because there is a ton of slow moving scenes in the film, but otherwise it is great.
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Summary: This IS a family movie
Review: My children (ages 4, 5, 8, 10, & 12), my wife, and me all loved this movie. Usually G-rated stories do not have much depth or complexity, but this one most certainly does. My whole family sat through the entire movie and thoroughly enjoyed it. Of course, it helps that Richard Farnsworth is familiar to all of them, having starred in another family favorite, the Anne of Green Gables series. The kids even asked that we buy this movie, which I plan to do, Lord willing. Highly recommended.
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Summary: The most boring movie I have ever seen
Review: I am not one to whine, but I, with all sincerity, CANNOT fathom the raves this movie is getting. The reviewer that noted that 2/3 of the movie is looking at the man, his machine, and dashed yellow lines in the road was absolutely right. Other than "The Old Man and the Sea", which is dominated entirely by a BORING monologue, this is THE MOST BORING movie I have ever seen.My whole family was raving for days about how terrible it was. By the way, if you are still planning to spend the money on this, let me add one thing. You couldn't GIVE me $20 to watch this movie again!
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Summary: The Straight Story
Review: Patience pays off while watching this movie. It starts out a little slow, but if you stick with it you will become immersed in a rich and touching story. The message in this movie is conveyed without being preachy or saccharine. The cinematography is beautiful and shows the actual route that Alvin Straight traveled from Iowa to Wisconsin.
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Summary: The Straight Story: A show of good family values and morals
Review: The Straight story is a show that my whole family enjoyed. As a Christian family,We have tried to be choosy over the years about what our kids watch.The Straight Story is one of our favorites. It has very little bad language and nothing at all that is morally compromising. It is a great display of what family should be about and also of people helping people whenever they can. Our three teenage sons enjoyed it as much as my husband and I did. It is nice to find an entertaining film that does not rely on special effects, violence, or sexually compromising situations to keep it interesting. I highly recommend it for everyone.
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Summary: A really wonderful film
Review: When you first think of the name David Lynch, you would think more in the sense of R-rated, kinky, violent and vulgar films. Not this one. The Straight Story, an even cleaner film than his 1980 Elephant Man, could not be more G-rated. But Lynch shows us here that he does not need to use his common elements to make a great film. The transfer: Theres really nothing wrong with this transfer, although there shouldnt be, considering that it was made about 4 years ago. You get a nice 5.1 surround, and clear picture, and a very wide presentation. Thre supplements: Nada. Actually, on the whole disc, there is only 2 menus. The only thing that makes this disc sold without a box is a trailer, and a little note from Lynch himself explaining why there isn't any chapter stops (sadly, for most this film would have to be seen in parts, unless your so comfortable in your seat you dont want to get up). For kids? Although this is G-rated, anyone under 10 would fall asleep in less than 10 minutes. Forget children, most adults would not have the patience for this film. But if your children do have patience, absolutly. There couldnt be less wrong with this film. A wonderful, warm hearted slice of life.
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Summary: Gettin' the Straight Story
Review: Based on a true story, director David Lynch delivers a subtle, slow-moving tale of a 73-year-old man's journey to see a brother he hadn't seen in years. Late veteran actor, Richard Farnsworth as Alvin Straight lives with his daughter Rosie Straight (Sissy Spacek). Alvin, wise in his years, decides to make the journey on a John Deere lawn mower. Traveling miles across the rural countrysides from Iowa to Wisconsin, to settle his differences with his brother Lyle who is seriously ill. Along the way he meets people who understand his wisdom and help him along in his journey to find his brother. It's a study in family relationships that even though whatever separates family there's a bond that still makes you family. Alvin knows that before he dies he want to let his brother know they're still brothers. In Alvin's words,....tie them sticks in a bundle and try to break that' Course they couldn't. Then I'd say, 'That bundle...that's family.' As both, Alvin and Lyle seeing each other for the first time in years. They sit quite on Lyle's porch and ponder in thoughts and fades into the cosmos. It's something spiritual that passes between the two. A peaceful moment that finds redemption. It's my kinda movie!
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Summary: A MUST WATCH!
Review: This is an excellent film! I am not one to look for movies about old men on John Deer Tractors, BUT this movie is moving! The best part about this film is the beautiful music and scenery! I never thought I would find wheat fields beautiful, but this changed my mind.
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Summary: Slow is good
Review: Richard Farnsworth stars as Alvin Straight in a David Lynch departure: a G-rated film with no weird subtext. The Straight Story is the simple tale of a 73-year-old man who travels on his riding lawnmower over 300 miles to see his estranged brother who just had a stroke. The film takes its time telling its story, giving us plenty of opportunity to study Alvin and all the characters he meets along the way to Wisconsin to see his brother Lyle (Lynch regular Harry Dean Stanton). Alvin leaves his daughter (Sissy Spacek) to take what he feels is his last opportunity to make up with Lyle. Farnsworth is the show here, though, and he never stoops to make Alvin pathetic or pitiable. His strength (some may say stubbornness, but there's no meanspiritedness about it) should be an inspiration; he has to walk with two canes so every step is a journey in itself. David Lynch surprised many people (he hasn't told a "straight story" since 1980's The Elephant Man) by delivering a film that does not manipulate and never sentimentalizes--and it's not weird! There is a moment near the end where true feeling is elicited (probably more so if you have a sibling, as I do not) but it is not forced. This true story is a drama of a different kind, one that Hollywood couldn't repeat if it wanted as this type of film depends on the perfect combination of story, director, and actor that rarely comes together. We should feel lucky that The Straight Story was even made and appreciate it for what it is, and for what it tells us about the potential of ourselves.
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