The Straight Story - All 4

Yes it is slow (Except when his brakes fail going down a steep hill!) but as you say grannyactivist that is the appeal to some people. My DH usually likes action films but he enjoyed it and wiped a tear away at the end. It reminded me a bit of ‘The World's Fastest Indian‘ starring Anthony Hopkins, another film we both loved. Two things surprised me about the film: one that it was directed by David Lynch and two that it was a true story.

I absolutely loved this film and would happily watch it again, but I can't say the same for my husband who thought it was the slowest film ever. It almost is, but therein lies the beauty of it.

Thanks for that Jane43. I dragged my late DH to see this film when it was released and as you say it really was a really good film and I must say he enjoyed it as much as I did. I did watched for it coming on TV but don't think it has been ever been on. Just checked to see when it was released and it was 1999 - can't believe it was that long ago - and am so looking forward to seeing it again.