"Walk the Line"

Joaquin Phoenix
Reese Witherspoon
Ginnifer Goodwin
Robert Patrick
Dan John Miller
Dallas Robert
Tyler Hilton
Waylon Mallory Payne
Shooter Jennings



PG13           136min           2005


“Walk the Line” recounts Johnny “the Man in Black” Cash’s journey to American Icon, in music, and his relationship with, the love of his life, June Carter.

The film should be in everyone’s movie collection. It features award winning performances and actual singing from the stars. The story of Johnny and June is a modern fairy tale that everyone is striving to find. It will make you appreciate the man and his music more.

“Walk the Line” stars two of American top film stars in Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash and Reese Witherspoon as June Carter. It also features some of well-known actors in supporting roles such as Robert Patrick and Ginnifer Goodwin. Phoenix and Witherspoon show in their performances why they are box office gold but it’s their vocal talents on display that drew me in. I could not believe that they were actually singing. They did outstanding jobs at both becoming the iconic Johnny and June Cash. They both should have won awards even though Witherspoon did walk away with the Golden Globe for Best Actress.

What is displayed on screen has been collected from biographies by Johnny Cash. “Walk the Line” is a modern day fairy tale. He faced lost and battled demons to come out on the others side to find the love of his life. When he found her he had to fight to get her and that road wasn’t easy by any means. Even at the end of his life you realize how much he loved her.

Having never really been a fan of Johnny Cash, after watching this film I came to appreciate him and his music. It’s not something I listen to every day but when I feeling nostalgic he comes to mind now. His story is one of triumph and can be appreciated because he beat the odds in life, profession and love.

I give it 5/5 Gs.

"The Pursuit of Happyness"

Will Smith
Jaden Smith
Thandie Newton
Brian Howe
James Karen
Dan Castellaneta









PG13           117min           2006

“The Pursuit of Happyness” is a film based on the daunting life of Christopher Gardner. In 1981, Christopher Gardner is a struggling salesman of portable bone density scanners while his wife works double shift to help support their family that includes 5 year Christopher. When their desperation reaches the boiling point, Chris has the inspiration to try a competitive stockbroker internship, where only one in twenty go on to have a career in the field. When his wife leaves, Chris is determined to keep his son with him, and the stresses and struggles of homeless, jail time, and tax seizures, see Gardner come out on the other side a respected millionaire.

This film is heartbreaking, inspirational and a true American success story. Although most of the things in this film really happen they did take liberties with Christopher Gardner’s story and those liberties almost pushes this film too dramatic. I still feel that it showed one mans pursuit of life, liberty and happiness that can inspire even the most cynical person on the planet.

One of the shinning points of this film and what makes “The Pursuit of Happyness” work is Jaden’s delivery of his lines. It’s his delivery that Will reacts to and their natural relationship shines through the words. Will Smith and his son Jaden, show the subtle beats that come from a functional relationship rarely seen between father and son. It’s those beats that are found naturally in the relationship that Will and jaden have in real life. Its these intangibles that would not have been there if they weren’t father and son; this is what makes this film so powerful and moving.

Watch it with tissue handy because it’s a tearjerker. It’s almost maddening to see a decent man struggle this hard to provide for his family but a welcomed relief when he succeeds. Christopher Gardner’s tale is one that you can find strength in when you’re at a low point. What Will portrays in this film is a reflection of the real Chris Gardner. You can tell from the way he walks by in his cameo at the end of the film.

“The Pursuit of Happyness”is a film that should not be missed. It’s a great addition to your movie collection or a great gift to anyone. It has strong performances by Will and Jaden Smith. It will inspires and move the viewer to tears.

I give it a 5/5 Gs.