I never knew much about Johnny Cash; I didn’t really know what to expect out of this movie. I don’t even know if Walk The Line was an accurate depiction of Cash’s life, but I don’t really care either. Walk The Line was an incredible movie, an easy 5 out of 5.

Johnny Cash Was Crazy
This movie wasn’t about Johnny Cash the musician. It wasn’t about his failed marriage; it wasn’t about his drug problem or his love affair with June Carter. This movie was about all those things and how they effected each other, but most of all, the movie was about how Johnny Cash was one crazy, cool dude.

Don’t Believe The Hype
You will probably hear 1,000 different reasons why this movie is good. It’s a powerful story; well, sure, but that’s not what makes it so good. The actors sing just like the characters they depict; if that’s what you want out of the movie, go buy the original recordings. The original musicians are bound to sound better.

None of those things by themselves were that great, but all of the movie together was terrific. The movie was good because all the elements came together to create a holistic experience that left nothing out. It was comfortable to watch, even when the characters hit their lowest. In the end, the movie simply felt good.

With witty dialog and a superb story, this movie was a lot of fun. The acting was better than good. At times, I felt as if Cash’s dead ghost was possessing Joaquin’s body. Hey, if you’re on the edge about this movie, just remember one thing: Johnny Cash recorded an album in a freaking prison. Now, that’s cool.