You know what they say: take a has-been singer, shove a bottle in his hands, give him some chicks to take home every night and sad songs to sing, and you've got a hit film on your hands.
Now take the same scenario and throw in an oscar winning performance by Jeff Bridges and you've got Crazy Heart, a searingly honest performance by a guy who finally got his due in Hollywood. Crazy Heart has all the elements of a tried and tested formula but somehow just cuts to the chase. You get glimpses of past glory, a man's downward spiral into booze, an intrepid journalist and some heart-breaking country tunes. Surprise package this, but all credit goes to Jeff. He's the man! Can't say the same for Maggie Gyllenhall though who plays his love interest.She's just too affected at times, but I guess some find it alluring. This one's a must watch just for the hero's performance!!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
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