Claysaba Excellent, Without a doubt!!

Holstra Boring, long, and too preachy.

Whitech It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

smudder I loved this film! It spoke to me on many levels, because it has so many shades and layers. On the surface, it is a fascinating biopic of Johnny Cash that offers genuine insight into the dark side of an icon (in a way the filtered, Hollywood blockbuster barely attempted to do).That is just the first layer, however. The turbulent, codependent relationship between Johnny and his manager (and driving force) Saul Holiff is totally absorbing and central to the story; and the underlying dysfunction between these two men highlights a heartbreaking parallel portrait of Saul's strained and abusive relationships with his sons, especially Jonathan, the film's director. As tortured as he was by Johnny's indulgent and self-destructive behavior, and as much as he showered his client with time and attention, so did Saul torture and neglect his own family. By appearances a level-headed businessman with a charmed life and family; on the inside, Saul was controlling, abusive, alcoholic and self-destructive in his own right.The film drew me in immediately with an unexpected bang: a dramatic reenactment of Saul's calculated and unexplained suicide. No, he did not leave a note, which led the director on an unintended journey to rediscover his estranged father. He found answers in a long-forgotten storage locker that housed a treasure trove of original Johnny Cash memorabilia, newspaper clippings, photos, gold albums, and written correspondence and never-heard audio recordings between Johnny and Saul. Interweaving reenactments with a wealth of found materials, archival footage and the original audio recordings, Jonathan allows the story to unfold through his own voice and the actual words of Johnny and Saul. I was particularly impressed with his attention to detail and unique production style choices, from his artistic use of stills and found materials, to shooting with actual film in trueness to the era.True, the story is wrought with tragic undertones, but crafting this film was clearly a cathartic experience for the director, who through its making was able to come to terms with his father's complicated life and death, and ultimately break the cycle of dysfunction. This alone makes the film incredibly poignant and, ultimately, even uplifting.

Scoul_T Is this a film about Cash or about a father son relationship? Because it misses the boat on either themes. If this is a film about Cash, it's narrow in scope. If this is a film about an estranged father-son relationship, the film-maker lacks "heart". He lacks emotional depth. Where are any unscripted interviews with his mother or family members or with himself? Would have been more emotional to hear about his feelings. Seems the film-maker could have made this a much more emotionally touching film. Instead it appears he tried to capitalize on his dad's past as Cash's manager (who cares). Film has a couple interesting moments but quickly becomes a bore. It's also hard to feel any sort of compassion for the story as it's not really unique. Considering today's family, most of us grew up with absent parents in some way. Hard to feel bad for an upper-middle class son of a successful entertainment manager - boo hoo. Maybe the film-maker should volunteer his time and help the homeless.

tomo-12 This inspirational film makes compelling viewing as the story of the impact on the lives of effected by the erratic behavior of Johnny Cash is played out. Jonathan Holiff, the son of Saul, manager of Johnny Cash who was air brushed out of history, picks up the pieces following the premature death of his father by suicide. The resentment Johnathan felt after a life of emotional estrangement from his dad is tempered as he discovers the interminable pressure inflicted on Saul by the erratic, reckless behavior of Cash. The film is moving in a way you perhaps wont realize as the drama plays out but which will have you re-examine your relationship with your father / son and the results might not be as you would imagine. Compelling viewing.

Trish Scoular I think anybody who can write a film about his father, that was non- communicative at times, deserves a 10. To live through the pain of the process and to find healing speaks greatly for the man who was a hurting boy. Yes it was enjoyable when telling the story of Johnny Cash and his relationship with his Manager Saul. But to see a troubled manager who struggled not only with his client Johnny Cash, but also with his own children, brought tears to my eyes. How can people not find empathy for those that lost the most. It wasn't so much his client, as it was his own sons who deserved more than they got. I think this film will help others to identify their own past hurts with family and how the cycle whatever it may be, can be broken. Its about finding peace, love and healing through much hurt and misunderstanding. Good for Jonathan to bring it out to the open, talk about it and for sharing this remarkable story.