When "The Straight Story" came out, many critics called it a solid masterpiece. I don't know whether I would call it that, but it's definitely worth seeing. The true story of Midwest farmer Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth, in his final role) driving his tractor down a highway to visit his estranged brother, the movie makes us call into question our own lifestyles. Alvin may be about at the end of his rope, but he knows that he has to make amends sooner or later.
All in all, this is a very interesting change of pace for director David Lynch. The man usually known for the likes of "Eraserhead", "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Dr." looks at the rustic life and how certain things in it may have to change. It's certainly a movie that I recommend to people. Equally as good as Farnsworth are Sissy Spacek as Alvin's speech-impaired daughter Rose, and Harry Dean Stanton as Alvin's brother Lyle. Also appearing (as the tractor salesman) is Everett McGill, whom you may recognize from "Silver Bullet" and "The People Under the Stairs".
A very unique movie indeed.
All in all, this is a very interesting change of pace for director David Lynch. The man usually known for the likes of "Eraserhead", "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Dr." looks at the rustic life and how certain things in it may have to change. It's certainly a movie that I recommend to people. Equally as good as Farnsworth are Sissy Spacek as Alvin's speech-impaired daughter Rose, and Harry Dean Stanton as Alvin's brother Lyle. Also appearing (as the tractor salesman) is Everett McGill, whom you may recognize from "Silver Bullet" and "The People Under the Stairs".
A very unique movie indeed.