Interesting observation.

For the most part, I'd have to agree. Walk the Line was very so-so. Witherspoon was brilliant by all accounts, but the story failed the performances. The difference between this movie and the one it will be invariably compared to, Ray, is cavernous. Ray not only had invigorating musical performances, but also a story line that pulled you into Charles' life. The reason is that Fox was Ray Charles while Phoenix was an actor portraying Cash. Never in WTL did I feel like I looking through a window watching Cash's life unfold before me. I was always aware that I was in a theater watching actors.