It is a performances centric movie

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

David Lynch's "The Straight Story" is undeniably his most compassionate and thoughtful film to date and remains emotionally effective to this day. Additionally, more themes and messages can be drawn with each viewing. The story covers an older Mr. Straight as he makes his way to another state on a lawn mower to see his brother. Performances are authentic and genuine all across the board with some touching moments that feel so emotionally raw for a "G" rated film. While it may be a David Lynch film and his stamp is certainly on it, the story feels straightforward and far from abstract as you might expect. However, that doesn't take away the deeply thought-provoking nature of the film.The story seems to explore old age and one old man's place in a world he has trouble seeing himself again. One who can't do the things he can anymore but wishes maybe certain things were different. We see a man coming to terms with who he is and what choices he's made in his life and while it feels soul searching, it never becomes pretentious or preachy. Lynch and the screenwriters manage to balance realism and emotional interpretation of the character's circumstances. Story and performances aside, "The Straight Story" is technically brilliant and beautifully constructed. Breathtaking landscape shots feel painted with the most saturated of colors while every close-ups capture character's emotion and response in a natural way.This is definitely a slower paced film which might turn the younger audience off. There are times when the pace can drag and become a little inpatient but once someone finishes the film, they'll want to see it again. This is not only a highly recommended (and forgotten) David Lynch film but just a wonderful movie in general.

The beauty of 'The Straight Story' is that of the calm, quiet and slow paced nature of it. The film follows the story of Alvin Straight as he journeys across from Iowa to Wisconsin on a John Deere lawnmower. It begins with Alvin and his daughter Rose discovering that Alvin's brother, Lyle, had a stroke. Alvin then begins a six week journey in which he encounters various people all while traveling at four miles per hour on a lawnmower. We, the audience, get to sit back and relax to one of the heartwarming tales to be shown on film. Directed by David Lynch, this movie came a bit unawares. It did receive positive reviews but is very rarely talked about nowadays. I believe this is one of the most underrated films I have every seen. The film is about as slow paced as the speed of Straight's lawnmower yet it is a beautiful journey as you see the people he meets including a runaway hitchhiker, a woman who claims to kill multiple dear a week and an old man who recalls some tales from the war. Every time a new person is introduced, we learn more and more about Alvin's life before we get a beautifully heartwarming ending that ties everything together. Absolutely incredible performances by every actor notably Sissy Spacek who gives a wonderful supporting performance. I cannot understand why this movie did not get more attention than it did. If you want a beautiful story with an incredible underlying message, look no further. Bear in mind, it is very slow-paced but it never drags and always stays on to of its game. A masterpiece. Thank you Mr. Lynch.

Maybe I should be more specific. This film is great because of it's incredible story. Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) is an elderly man living with his daughter Rose Straight (Sissy Spacek) in Iowa. When he hears that his brother Lyle Straight (Harry Dean Stanton) had a stroke he heads over to his home in Wisconsin to check on him. But Alvin has no driver's license so he drives on a John Deere 110 lawn mower. It is based on the true story of Alvin Straight who drove his lawn mower to check on his suffering brother. What I like about this film is the story, the cinematography and especially the acting. Alvin drives and meets many people on his way, including a runaway girl, a bunch of cyclists, and a friendly family who fixes his tractor when it breaks. I don't want to give away the ending but it's really great. Check this one out.

I'm writing review about a film that I haven't watched for about a year. However before that it had been 4 or 5 times I had that pleasure and it's just now when I decided to comment. The straight story is the tale about the journey to the beginning. Well , they say that childhood comes two times in life. Once in the first years of life and another at the end of the life, off course if you're lucky enough to reach old age. But that's not the childhood i want to talk about, but the thing around the childhood, cause that's the time when you're i guess "Truest" of all. And you are also part of family, part of what gave you a birth and what in fact you are. And all the family members are part of you. But then comes the time when you go away, you become a little bit stranger. However when you become old you want to rejoin your roots. And that's what Straight Story's magic is. Alvin Straight is making journey through the beautiful landscapes of America but also he's making journey to the past , and that past is future, and both of them are the combining parts of that "Truest". And what Alvin does on the road is just to share everything he learned during his life with people who still have time to go that road. Straight story has the most natural philosophy of all. Here are neither suffered Bergmanic faces talking about the deep spiritual emptiness, nor the half smiling Godaric faces talking about the meaning of life in metro. Here everything is clear, everything comes to the surface and that's what makes the movie a masterpiece. Lynchs dynamic a little bit bleak directing, Badalamenti's masterful score and photographer's outstanding work off course are also in business. I do really think that it's the greatest Lynch film ever. And probably the best picture of all 90's.