Another David Lynch film that doesn't leave you disturbed at the end. Just like The Elephant Man, Lynch's The Straight Story is emotional, makes you feel something, but is sweet and straightforward. Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) travels from Iowa to Wisconsin, a journey of a couple hundred miles, while riding a John Deer tractor. Did I mention he was in his seventies when he did this? Farnsworth is great as Alvin Straight (and got him an Oscar nomination for his troubles), with a big thanks to the screenplay by John Roach and Mary Sweeney. The duo managed to write The Straight Story with very touching moments, but they never feel forced or begging for tears. That is, the scenes in question are never heavy-handed. And Lynch gets credit for knowing how to make a damn good film. Check it out.Genre - Drama (3.75)
Screenplay (4)
Acting (4)
Production (3)
Directing (4)
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