Given that David Lynch directed this thing, I kept expecting the old guy
to find a severed ear somewhere. But no, it's just a simple story about
an old man's journey to mend fences with his estranged and ailing
brother, and for the most part Lynch--dare I say it?--plays it straight.
Only Lynch's signature filmmaking style--his almost sensual attention to details of
surroundings and environment--shows a familial resemblance to the
director's other projects. Most amazing--apart from the late Richard
Farnsworth's wonderful performance as Alvin Straight--is how Lynch (who
can be the artiest of art house directors) shows so much honest respect for the
simple folks in this story. The result? A straightforward yet powerful
story that is shot through with real emotion. Do yourself a favor and
watch this movie.
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