IMDb plot summary: Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old, learns that his estranged brother, Lyle is critically ill. Unable to drive, Alvin embarks on a journey from Iowa to Mt. Zion by riding a lawn mower.
Directed by David Lynch. Stars Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, and Jane Galloway Heitz.
The Straight Story is a David Lynch drama about an elderly man who plans to travel the country to visit his estranged brother, who has had a stroke. Only problem is, he has no way to get there, until he decides to drive his riding mower. This is a huge departure from what Lynch is most known for -- this is a quiet, realism-centered, heartwarming story, rather than the bizarre fever dreams I associate with him. It's easier to follow for sure, but also just kind of sits there for me. It's so slow and so quiet, there's almost nothing happening. There's no denying it is a pleasant and warm film, but I did almost immediately forget it. I have no doubt this is going to be some people's favorite movie by Lynch, but it all fell a little flat for me.
🎥 The Straight Story (1999)
📊 Ranked #1812/4232 on my Flickchart
🎯 Flickscore™: 58
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beat Being the Ricardos (#2205 → #2203)
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