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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jun 3, 2011
Pros: Farnsworth; charming story
Cons: slow and long; my netflix copy had several scenes with sound problems
Summary: NOTE - Dr. Freudine is a fictitious psychiatrist and my alter ego who sometimes helps me to review books, movies and music. Last time she really didn't get into the romcom He's Just Not That Into You.************There's more commotion at the door ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 6, 2003
Pros: Some "names" in this one, but don't let that get your blood pressure up.
Cons: The bathroom breaks were more exciting than the film.
Summary: If you want a movie that is boring enough to make building matchstick forts invigorating, irritating enough to make nails on a chalkboard sound like music, and tedious enough to set you to thinking about taking up advanced crochet classes, then I have a f ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 12, 2003
Pros: Richard Farnsworth, David Lynch, script, score
Cons: not really
Summary: A simple, slow moving film with a heart of gold, David Lynch's The Straight Story (1999) shou ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 1, 2002
Pros: great story and beautiful scenery
Cons: none
Summary: Alvin Straight 1921-1996
I certainly have encountered mixed reviews about this movie, anywhere from fantastic to total boredom. But much like Alvin Straight, I found this movie traveled down the middle road. I started watching movies long ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 31, 2002
Pros: A geniune masterpiece
Cons: Requires patience
Summary: “The Straight Story”: Review
by Scott L. Black
“The Straight Story,” David Lynch’s latest foray into his continuing exploration of the themes of loneliness, isolation, family, and the search for companionship, is an unforgettable love ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 10, 2002
Pros: A masterpiece of storytelling!
Cons: What cons?
Summary: The strangest thing about David Lynch's The Straight Story is that it isn't strange.
You've probably heard that a lot, but it's a fact that'll never die when you consider David Lynch is the same mastermind behind such weird cinematic ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 31, 2002
Pros: very good
Cons: none
Summary: If you think like me and wonder where these new movies are coming from with all the bad stuff that teaches are kids not to have any respect.Then maybe you should watch this true story that is down to earth about a man and his cross country adventure to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 5, 2001
Pros: Farnsworth's triumphant epitaph and great filmwork by Lynch. Best film.
Cons: No severed ears, Nicolas Presleys, and no pies.
Summary: Alvin Straight trundles along with his cane-legs doing most of the trundling. He’s an Iowa framer heading into the last phase of his life, so he goes through his stoically with nary a peep. He figures he did all his peeping years ago, so what more does ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 18, 2001
Pros: A beautiful story based on the journey of a very decent man
Cons: none
Summary: As the credits begin for "The Straight Story" two names appear in seemingly mocking confusion: Walt Disney and David Lynch. Disney produced a David Lynch movie? Lynch of "Blue Velvet", "Lost Highways" and "Twin Peaks"? That said, this is a tremendous ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 9, 2000
Pros: Gives some insight into the grain belt area of the US
Cons: The promise is wasted by Lynch's inverted film making snobbery
Summary: I rushed home from the rental store to watch this movie.I knew several of David Lynch's previous efforts and like a lot of people was keen to see how his surreal style had translated to a more gentle story and environment. Boy ,what an anti climax.It's ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 23, 2000
Pros: Story, acting, vintage Farnsworth
Cons: Not long enough
Summary:
You get a sense of the kind of guy Alvin Straight is right off. At the
beginning of David Lynch's "The Straight Story", the 73-year-old Alvin
(Richard Farnsworth) falls flat on his back in his kitchen in Iowa. He's
alone ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 5, 2000
Pros: funny and touching
Cons: some parts drag
Summary: I don't think there is anything bad to say about this movie. I enjoyed it so much. It is the touching (and true) story of Alvin Straight, an elderly man who feels that he does not have much time left. He decides, after falling down, that he will make ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 25, 2000
Pros: it shows you how important family really is
Cons: kinda leaves ya hanging at the end
Summary: This movie was wonderful. It tells about a very old man who is very wise and his daughter which everyone thinks is slow becuse of the way she talks but once you see how she is you see that she is very smart and is a great person . But they gets a call ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 22, 2000
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
Summary:
"We may run, walk, stumble, drive, or fly, but let us never lost sight of the reason for the journey, or miss a chance to see a rainbow on the way."
Gloria Gaither
Once in awhile, a motion picture will come ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 5, 2000
Pros: Stirring story
Cons: Iowa pace of life is hard to watch on film
Summary: I found this a slow moving low budget film, but well done and watchable, and appropriate for the story being told. My 21 year old son even sat through the whole thing, which surprised me.
What I found stirring about this movie was the way in ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 22, 2000
Pros: Fabulously acted and written
Cons: It's G Rated, but not a kids movie. Little kids wouldn't really get it.
Summary: This is an intelligent, gentle and beautifully acted film about people who look and sound like real people rather than Hollywood stars trying to look like real people. The plot is a simple one. An old man, in none too good health, lives a quiet, simple ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 19, 2000
Pros: Well-developed characterization; protagonist is realistic
Cons: ended too quickly
Summary: Straight from the Heart
"Straight from the Heart" is one of those simply yet heartfelt films that are becoming rarer in this era of jaded sophistication. Actor Dick Farnsworth does an excellent job in portraying a bullheaded yet ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 31, 2000
Pros: An understated, beautiful and moving film.
Cons: There might be a single line of dialogue that is trite, but I didn't notice it.
Summary: Lynch is notorious for his seemingly skewed use of celluloid, his off-beat characters, the use of symbolism and visual effects, but there is no reason for him to punt to his usual tactics in The Straight Story.
The premise of the film ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 16, 2000
Pros: well acted - nice music
Cons: very slow moving
Summary: First, you must have a tremendous amount of patience to watch this movie. Richard Farnsworth gives an excellent portrayal of an aging man making some life choices. He was nominated for an Oscar for this role. This flick really moves very slowly - like ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 12, 2000
Pros: Nice story
Cons: Pace is too slow, Boring
Summary: Straight Story is a new release starring Richard Farnsworth as Alvin Straight. Sissy Spacek as Rosie Straight, his daughter. Directed by David Lynch.
This is the true story based upon the life of 71 year old Alvin Straight. The tale is ... read more
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