The Straight Story

CasualCasual Posts: 2,696
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Who else has seen this absolute gem of a film by David Lynch? I saw it last night for the first time. Who would have thougt a film about an old man driving his lawnmower across America to visit his brother would be so good? Superbly acted, heartwarming, very emotional at times - that final scene choked me up good and proper (it's not a sad or depressing film though). If you've not seen it I would urge you to do so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OnsVDKjhpc

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  • newkid30newkid30 Posts: 7,797
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    I have the DVD, have not watched it in the longest time, but was completely in love with it when I saw it first. Such a gentle warm story.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,304
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    Lovely film that hardly anyone seems to have seen. I love David Lynch films anyway but this is totally different than anything I've ever seen of his. Beautiful. :)
  • JCRJCR Posts: 24,029
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    Jenbonjovi wrote: »
    Lovely film that hardly anyone seems to have seen. I love David Lynch films anyway but this is totally different than anything I've ever seen of his. Beautiful. :)

    I think the fact Lynch made a U rated Disney film- they were the distributor in North America and if I recall correctly it had the Magic Kingdom Walt Disney pictures intro there- may have confused people! ;)
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    JCR wrote: »
    I think the fact Lynch made a U rated Disney film- they were the distributor in North America and if I recall correctly it had the Magic Kingdom Walt Disney pictures intro there- may have confused people! ;)

    :D I think so!
  • Johnny ClayJohnny Clay Posts: 5,317
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    I enjoyed it - well, partially - for what it was. A bit of lightweight Lynch whimsy, nothing more.

    Rather like when one of your favourite novelists writes a children's book.

    You go, 'Yeah, okay, but...'
  • mangomoonmangomoon Posts: 2,127
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    I saw this back in 2004.. I didn't like it, it was really boring. Perhaps I need to rewatch it!
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    It's a great movie, and Sissy Spacek is lovely in it.
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