The Straight Story/Heartwarming


 * The ending, as Alvin reunites with his brother Lyle. Neither of them say anything, but are able to acknowledge each other one last time.
 * The ending shot is of Alvin, fighting back tears of joy... regret... both?
 * The various encounters Alvin Straight has along the way with slightly off-beat but very normal and considerate small-town folks.
 * There's practically no mean people: everyone's nice to everyone else.