Film Comment
"Witherspoon's bubbly twang brings the brassy former child country star and future Mrs. Cash into adorable reality." 11/01/2005 p.74Movieline's Hollywood Life
"Phoenix is commanding, and Witherspoon is just plain sensational; she captures June's sassiness along with her levelheadedness....WALK THE LINE turns out to be an entertaining ride through musical history, flavored with a sweet romantic spirit." 11/01/2005 p.100-102 Entertainment Weekly
"[A] big, juicy, enjoyable wide-canvas biography with a handful of indelible moments....WALK THE LINE is zesty and satisfying." 11/25/2005 p.75 Rolling Stone
3.5 stars out of 4 -- "There is something really special going on in WALK THE LINE....Phoenix and Witherspoon are dynamite, and their chemistry is palpable." 12/01/2005 p.135 Premiere
3 stars out of 4 -- "[With a] very clear respect for Cash and his music...[and] two superb, heartfelt performances..." 12/01/2005 p.57-58 New York Times
"Cash and Carter's long infatuation, tumultuous relationship and eventual marriage provide the film with an emotional core." 11/18/2005 p.E1 USA Today
"WALK THE LINE goes from compelling to enthralling with star Joaquin Phoenix's breakout scene. His re-creation of 'Get Rhythm' is an exhilarating moment, with showmanship that truly surprises." 11/23/2005 p.7D Sight and Sound
"Phoenix handles the transition from faltering baritone to growling basso profundo brilliantly, his voice dropping deep into his boots as Johnny's soul descends into the ring of fire." 02/01/2006 p.83-84 Total Film
4 stars out of 5 -- "It's a career-high channelling of the myth, the voice....Witherspoon nails Carter as a spritely, sun-tickled puppy-dog with the soul of a poet..." 06/01/2006 p.110-112 Ultimate DVD
5 stars out of 5 -- "James Mangold's stunning biopic of Johnny Cash showcases a mesmerizing central performance from Joaquin Phoenix..." 05/01/2008 p.94 | 
