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The Walk the Line DVD features James Mangold’s 2005 film about Johnny Cash, with Joaquin Phoenix as Cash and Reese Witherspoon in her Oscar-winning role as June Carter. Both stars sing their own songs. This is a pre-owned copy in Good condition, in stock and dispatched within 2 business days. Add it to your cart today.
| Format | DVD |
|---|---|
| Studio | 20th Century Fox |
| Run time | 2 hours and 16 minutes |
| Condition | Good Condition |
| Availability | In stock |
The Walk the Line DVD brings home James Mangold's 2005 film about Johnny Cash, with Joaquin Phoenix as the Man in Black and Reese Witherspoon as June Carter. Witherspoon won the Academy Award for Best Actress for the role, and both stars did their own singing.
This is a pre-owned copy in Good condition. It is a standard DVD, so it plays in any DVD player and in Blu-ray players as well.
Walk the Line opens with Cash's 1968 concert at Folsom State Prison, then goes back to his childhood in Arkansas. It follows his audition and signing with Sun Records, his rise in country music and his long, complicated romance with June Carter, along with his struggle with drug addiction.
Ginnifer Goodwin plays Cash's first wife, Vivian, and Robert Patrick plays his father, Ray Cash. Dallas Roberts appears as Sun Records owner Sam Phillips, Shelby Lynne plays Carrie Cash, and Tyler Hilton plays Elvis Presley.
Phoenix performed all of Cash's vocals for the film and its soundtrack, working with a voice coach to lower his voice. Witherspoon sang her own parts too and learned to play the autoharp for the role.
Besides Witherspoon's Oscar, the film received Academy Award nominations for Best Actor, Best Sound Mixing, Best Costume Design and Best Film Editing. It won three Golden Globes: Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Actor for Phoenix and Best Actress for Witherspoon.
The soundtrack also won a Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for visual media. Fox released the film on DVD on February 28, 2006, and the DVD sold three million copies on its first day.
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Walk the Line DVD: Questions Buyers Ask
Do Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon really sing?
Yes. Phoenix sang all of Cash's vocals, and Witherspoon performed her own songs as June Carter.
Did the film win an Oscar?
Yes. Reese Witherspoon won the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Will it play in my DVD player?
Yes. It is a standard DVD, and it also plays in Blu-ray players.
What condition is this copy in?
It is a pre-owned copy in Good condition, and our 30-day return policy covers your purchase.
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Walk the Line is a 2005 American biographical musical romantic drama film directed by James Mangold. The screenplay, written by Mangold and Gill Dennis, is based on two autobiographies authored by singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, 1975’s Man in Black: His Own Story in His Own Words and 1997’s Cash: The Autobiography. The film follows Cash’s early life, his romance with June Carter, and his ascent in the country music scene. It stars Joaquin Phoenix as Cash, Reese Witherspoon as Carter, Ginnifer Goodwin as Cash’s first wife Vivian Liberto, and Robert Patrick as Cash’s father.
Let’s get obvious compliments out of the way: the casting Department could not have done a better job. Phoenix has an emotional depth to him that is as natural as it is palpable. His performance as and individual that is equal parts confidence and insecurities is unmatched, and his dedication to this role plays out very well in his favor (It is simply worth noting – Phoenix actually learned how to play the guitar for this film specifically). If not for her appearance, Witherspoon would be unrecognizable. The ‘twang’ in her voice and actions captures the spirit of her influence on Cashs’ life, With little bits of her own story mingled in as it is appropriate. All these things considered, it is of no surprise that the chemistry between Phoenix and Weatherspoon is as strong as it becomes over the course of this film, and is arguably one of many reasons for this film’s success and the accolades awarded to it. If that isn’t enough to convince you to watch this film, chew on this: the scenes in which both of these actors are singing is genuine (It really is their own voices!) and is just another reminder that some people are way too talented for their own good.
Given the fact that one of Cash’s own children was an executive producer For this project, it really shouldn’t be a huge surprise that a lot of the events in this film are based on ones that happened in real life. Some details about these events are changed ( like the location, for example) and while an explanation for this hasn’t been offered up, just be assured that these modifications don’t alter the main story in any significant way. There is some criticism regarding a lack of elaboration in regards to how some characters are affected by the behaviors portrayed by Cash (Like his children), but I honestly never got the impression that this film intends on making a point about the influences ( both good and bad) he had on other people in the first place. The inclusion of these elements would have introduced a fold of complexity that would have seemed unfitting or forced, so I take these complaints with a grain of salt and only suggest you do the same.
If I had to offer up any criticism, I would say the pacing of this film is not very consistent. There are some parts where a lot of information is delivered in a short period of time and this is contrasted with scenes that feel a bit dragged on when the bigger picture is considered. if not for the inherent emotional appeal of the cast members, there are times which the relationships and interactions would feel contrived or vapid. Ultimately, I feel this is justified in the grand scheme of things since this is merely a taste of the pain and chaos that Cash constantly felt like he was in the center of. Watching this film is kind of like eating a sandwich that has been filled beyond the point of its capacity: It will taste good the entire time, but some of the contents will have no choice but to fall out while it is being consumed.
Simply an incredible film that balances humble beginnings and egotistical points of contempt:
I would recommend!