In his seventies, Alvin Straight walks with two canes, can't see well enough to drive, and hates relying on others. So when his estranged brother has a stroke, he decides he has no option but to drive over three hundred miles to visit him... on his ride-on lawnmower.
The Straight Story is an unusual film for director David Lynch in that it's a delightfully ordinary tale for the rest of us - a gently paced and inspiring true story of everyday humanity.
I've heard about this film...I've been trying to find it to rent for ages.
ReplyDeleteYou reminded me to keep looking for it. Thanks :)
It's an odd little film.
ReplyDeleteThat movie was really popular in these parts for a while. I never did see it, though. Off to Netflix...
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