WHAT'S IT ABOUT? Biopic of gravelly country crooner Johnny Cash. Includes the usual traits - unloving father, adultery, breakdowns. 'Nuff to tug at the ol' heartstrings.

ANY GOOD? Well, it bagged Oscar nominations, and Joaquin Phoenix belts out the tunes like he's possessed by Johnny Cash's dear departed soul.

QUOTE FOR THE POSTER: 'Filmmakers cash in on Cash!'

REASON TO WATCH: Because it makes for far more interesting viewing than your nan's Garth Brooks DVD collection.