Review of The Straight Story (1999) by Alex W — 21 Jan 2010
The Straight Story will likely make you smile, chuckle, laugh and for good measure tear up if not outright shed a tear or two.
Largely based on a true story this film is indeed heart warming, it is small and simple but touches on epicness. The power of the human determination and stubborness is central to the film. Our lead character Alvin however puts his mind to something and sees it through.
As the concensus says it is slow but perfectly suits the film, it is heart warming and touching and the acting and directing is perfect. Look up Peter Farnsworth on wikipedia for a good read on an interesting man and career which culminated in this his last part.
Ran across it on satelite and couldn't stop watching it, fine way to spend an afternoon.
This review of The Straight Story (1999) was written by Alex W on 21 Jan 2010.
The Straight Story has generally received very positive reviews.
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