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not boring at all
Clair 2022-03-20 09:01:47
It's a simple story, just like the title says, but it's very touching, reading "the spirit of humanity" from ordinary people. An old man who lost his body, insisted on visiting his brother whom he hadn't seen for many years. Too old to be able to drive, only to drive a lawnmower at a speed of several kilometers per hour on this interstate journey. It should also be considered a "road movie", just a little slower - it's about the speed of the car, not the rhythm of the movie. The structure of the movie is very watchable and not boring at all.
Extended Reading
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Alvin Straight: I want to thank you for your kindness to a stranger.
Danny Riordan, Clermont Resident: It's been a genuine pleasure having you here, Alvin. Write to us some time.
Alvin Straight: I will.
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Pete: He'll never make it past the Grotto.