At the time this was in the movies i was unable to go see it, but i just happened upon it on tv yestarday and was intantly hooked. What really struck me was how much Joaquin Phoenix looked like Johnny Cash. his facial expressions, voice and mannerisms i thought were spot on. at times it was like looking at a young Cash. amazing! he is a fabulous actor. he should have won the oscar. i am buying this right now and it will go in with my all time favorite movies. big thumbs up!