Straight Story

The movie we started in class this week, A Straight Story, has very interesting meaning to it. First of all, Alvin is a very stubborn man and doesn't want much help with anything, even as he is getting old and does need help, particularly from a doctor. He is stuck in a lot of his ways and doesn't want to change. He gets news that his brother had a stroke and doesn't give much of a reaction at first, but ultimately decides he needs to visit him, and again, doesn't want help from anyone. He takes his lawnmower and a small trailer on a long trip because his medical conditions won't allow him to drive. This action by Alvin is very interesting, he is showing that nothing is as important as family. He also talks to the girl running away from home and expresses his views on family once again, which ultimately encourages her to perhaps go back home to them, because they will always love her no matter what, they are family. Thus far this movie has a lot of good points in it and is very interesting.