Thursday, April 12, 2007

The Straight Story



David Lynch proves his merit with a film notoriously atypical of his work, which is actually pure Lynch from start to finish. Based on the true story of Alvin Straight, who traveled across Iowa on a lawnmower, this is a character study that moves at the steady pace of the main characters mode of transport. Beautifully shot, with a deliciously plodding soundtrack, this is Lynch's most accessible film to date, and one of his best.

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