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Walk the Line (Two-Disc Special Edition) | 
 enlarge | Actors: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick, Dallas Roberts
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Sales Rank: 43719
Format: NTSC, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Russian (Original Language), English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 136 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: FOXD2233554D
UPC: 024543235545
EAN: 0024543235545
ASIN: B00005JO1R
Publication Date: February 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Co-written and directed by James Mangold, this superb biopic of Johnny Cash stars Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic Man in Black. Focusing on the country singer's early days on an Arkansas cotton farm through to his disastrous first marriage, his relationship with wife June Carter (Best Actress Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon), and his history-making performance at Folsom Prison, the film offers aa glimpse into the wildly successful--and deeply troubled--life of a true American legend. With Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick, Dallas Roberts; features songs performed by Phoenix and Witherspoon. 135 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; audio commentary; deleted scenes; featurettes; music videos; theatrical trailer; collectible postcards. Two-disc set.
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A solid and entertaining biopic, Walk the Line works less as a movie than an actors' showcase for its stars. Joaquin Phoenix's total immersion into the skin of singer Johnny Cash is startling--watching it, you can't believe this is the same guy who whined about being "vexed" in Gladiator. As he evolves from a farm boy to gospel croonin' plunker to the Man in Black, Phoenix disappears into Cash's deep baritone, his way of slinging the guitar onto his back, and his hunched-up style of strumming. But it's more than just picking up mannerisms: Phoenix also sings as Johnny Cash, and it's quite impressive. The story of how Johnny Cash became Johnny Cash traces from his childhood under a distant father (Robert Patrick) to his early attempts at a music career, during which he married his girlfriend Vivian (Ginnifer Goodwin). During a tour with the likes of Elvis (Tyler Hilton) and Jerry Lee Lewis (Waylon Malloy Payne), he encounters singer June Carter (Reese Witherspoon), and his love for her--and her rejection of him through the years--spurs him into drugs, drinking, and depression. As with most movies based on real-life singers, as his popularity grows, the women come a-flockin', and the childhood demons surface. Witherspoon, who matches Phoenix drawl for drawl, plays June both as a sassy spitfire whose charm breaks your heart, and as a sympathetic friend who tries to help Cash get over--well, her. The love story is what endures, but the movie comes most alive during its musical numbers, and even if you're not a country fan, it may just get you to run out and buy a Johnny Cash album.--Ellen A. Kim
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