Review of The Straight Story (1999) by Walter H — 13 Dec 2012
The Straight Story is David Lynch's most bizarre film, in that it is his most sweet and endearing and, well, relatively normal. How Lynch turned such a simple story about a man driving across 2 states on a lawnmower into something so heartwarming and beautiful is beyond me.
It's quite an emotional journey. Pacing wise, the film, like Alvin, takes its time getting there. I loved the montages of flowing fields and life in the country. These interludes take on a feeling of a trance between Alvin's strange encounters, accompanied of course by Angelo Badalamenti's score.
And this has to be Badalamenti's best work as a composer. The music here is nothing short of breathtaking. It is emotional and haunting, beautiful and subtle. There were a few nights after seeing the film that I would fall asleep listening to the soundtrack.
It's just so peaceful. Finally, I was absolutely slayed by the ending. So simple and subtle, its perfect. Just in awe of Lynch's big beautiful artistic heart which is on complete display.
This review of The Straight Story (1999) was written by Walter H on 13 Dec 2012.
The Straight Story has generally received very positive reviews.
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