This is not necessarily a review of The Straight Story, but instead my eulogy for David Lynch.
Where to even begin when talking about David Lynch? One of the most brilliant artists to ever live. One of the Geniuses of our time. Someone who intimately understood art and everything that it means. Someone whose work has left a profound impact on anyone who's come across it. It may seem like a Fool's errand, but I'll give it a shot.
Growing…
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
The Little Girl: I will grow up but I'll never be a grown up like you!
Me pumping my fist in the air while tears stream down my face: YEAH YOU TEL EM!!
At one point there's a fourth wall break where a guy in the audience stands up and says "who green lit this garbage" and walked out. I envy that man.
Now THIS is what I expected a 007 film to be! Also there is no way Irina Spasky from The 39 Clues wasn't based on the villain.
This is unironically one of Ralph Fiennes's best performances.
