| Posted by: Fergus at October 10, 2001, 8:32 pm | | Topic: Video Capsule: "The Straight Story" 10/10 Forum: JoBlo | | ***SPOILER*** (you don't want to piss of a guy who calls himself "Heart Collector"!) I'm glad you liked it Philip. The ending surprised me, I must say, I thought they would actually reminisce about old times or something, but instead, it ended Lyle asking his brother if he rode in on the tractor with the tear in his eye. And Alvin replying with a yes, and then ending the movie. Wow. your welcome. [This message has been edited by Ender (edited 10-11-2001).] | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Philip Marlowe at October 10, 2001, 2:07 pm | | Topic: Video Capsule: "The Straight Story" 10/10 Forum: JoBlo | Quote: Originally Posted by Philip Marlowe:
I've been wanting to watch this movie off and on since it came out on video and your review has just convinced me. I'll trying rent or buy it in the next day or two and tell you what I thought. Great review to Fergus. </font> I really injoy this movie I just finish watching it. it made me feel good I think Richard Farnsworth should have won the oscar he was just so good helping people on his way of traveles and things becoming more clearer for himself as well A great movie all around. Thanks agian Fergus 10/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Fergus at October 7, 2001, 1:39 am | | Topic: Video Capsule: "The Straight Story" 10/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Interesting little tidbit of info. Now when I talk to someone about this movie, and say, "I know someone who knows this kid, who's grandpa was in THE STRAIGHT STORY." They'll never believe me. But seriously, that's cool. My best friend's Grandpa does makeup for Redford, so, yeah, I know what it feels like to have connections. Urban Legend and Philip, you guys gotta see this movie! | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Adam J. Hakari at October 6, 2001, 10:36 pm | | Topic: Video Capsule: "The Straight Story" 10/10 Forum: JoBlo | | A little bit of trivia: my friend's grandpa played two roles involved with THE STRAIGHT STORY. He was both Richard Farnsworth's lighting double, plus he played the farmer on the tractor Alvin Straight talked to near the end of the flick. A fella by the name of Ralph Feldhacker. That was the only reason my nearby theater even got THE STRAIGHT STORY, because Feldhacker lives in a town not too far from me. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Benny at October 6, 2001, 8:29 am | | Topic: Video Capsule: "The Straight Story" 10/10 Forum: JoBlo | | This film gets a 8/10 from me. First off, it's amazing that David Lynch of all people directed this G-rated flick. As for the movie, it could be summed up in one word: cute. It's a cute story that's both funny and sweet, and a great family flick. Richard Farnsworth is excellent in it, I'm glad he got an Oscar nomination. My only big complaint about it is that the movie moved at the pace of the tractor: slow, slow, slow. Although it was tough for me to sit through, it's still a very good movie and you should do yourself a favor and rent it. Great review Fergus. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Philip Marlowe at October 1, 2001, 10:06 pm | | Topic: Video Capsule: "The Straight Story" 10/10 Forum: JoBlo | | I've been wanting to watch this movie off and on since it came out on video and your review has just convinced me. I'll trying rent or buy it in the next day or two and tell you what I thought. Great review to Fergus. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Fergus at October 1, 2001, 9:47 pm | | Topic: Video Capsule: "The Straight Story" 10/10 Forum: JoBlo | The Straight Story
Director: David Lynch
Cast: Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Everett McGill, Harry Dean Stanton.
G/ 1999/ 113 minutes. In a rather good performance, Richard Farnsworth plays Alvin Straight, a 79 year old man living in Iowa. He has nearly reached the end of his time. His body is slowly quitting on him. His hips don’t work very well. His eyesight is poor and he isn’t able to drive a car. His wife past away a few years back and he lives with his daughter (Spacek), who has a speech impediment. His life is as normal as any other aging man in the Midwest. His little brother Lyle, lives in Wisconsin and has recently suffered a stroke. But, Alvin hasn’t seen him in ten years. “Story’s as old as the bible. Cain and Abel. Anger, vanity, you mix that together with liquor, and you get two brothers that haven’t spoken in ten years.” –Alvin Alvin decides that it is time to put childish things away and move on. This, however, includes visiting his brother, who lives 300 miles away. In the on... | | Read Entire Entry |
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