Walk the Line

Walk the Line

Fox

November 18, 2005

Historical Drama

DVD
D+

The glimpses of music were nice, but I didn't care about the story or its execution, not unlike the similarly highly praised Ray (which I gave a C-).  Director James Mangold co-adapted a couple of Johnny Cash's autobiographies, between Kate & Leopold and Logan.

Mona Lisa Smile

Mona Lisa Smile

Columbia etc.

December 19, 2003

Historical Drama

DVD
D+

Marred by very unnatural, forced dialogue and delivery.  This view of 1950s Wellesley was written by two men and directed by Mike Newell, and it shows.