David Lynch's new film is almost the exact opposite of his old films: it's a clear, heartwarming story with no hidden meanings or obscure moments. Straight Story tells the story of Alvin Straight, who drives from Iowa to Wisconsin on a John Deere riding mower. Along the way he doles out homey wisdom and sees lots and lots of corn fields. An incredible number of corn fields. Long, slow panning shots show the audience this corn in all its glory as it just grows there, oblivious to human constraints. It's mesmerizingly boring, actually, making Straight Story the only good boring movie I've ever seen. If you want to experience a new and delightful kind of boredom, don't miss this highly corn-centered cinema!
--James DiGiovanna
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