Crazy Heart
Awesome, five-time Oscar nominee Jeff Bridges (including one for this role at the 2010 Academy Awards) stars as hard drinkin', country singin' anti-hero, Bad Blake, in Scott Cooper's directorial debut.
Bad Blake is a broken down country music singer who’s had too many marriages, too many years on the road and one too many drinks. And yet, Bad can’t help but reach for salvation with the help of Jean (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician.
- Director:
- Scott Cooper (feature debut)
- Writer:
- Scott Cooper
- Cast:
- Jeff BridgesMaggie GyllenhaalAnna FelixPaul HermanTom BowerRyan BinghamJames Keane
Reviews & comments
An irritating piece of crap
Thought this was a rerun of a Chris Christopheson role... Found the movie - story, characters and filming patronising. The character played by JB undeveloped, not engaging. Found the female lead MG just pure simpering drivel though slightly better than JB. Thought the filming looked tired, not crisp.
Darn tootin' it's a good movie!
I well shot, well acted, well written yarn of despair and redemption. A bit cliche in some regards but they could have made it worse! There is no cheesy lovey dovey ending. The music is produced by T Bone Burnett so you know that will be good. Not one CGI so chances are it's too real(in every way) for an Oscar
Darn tootin' it's a good movie!
I well shot, well acted, well written yarn of despair and redemption. A bit cliche in some regards but they could have made it worse! There is no cheesy lovey dovey ending. The music is produced by T Bone Burnett so you know that will be good. Not one CGI so chances are it's too real(in every way) for an Oscar
Variety
pressEver-youthful in his looks and energy, Bridges now stands as one of Hollywood's great old pros, incapable of making a false move.
Total Film
pressCrazy Heart is a B-grade movie elevated to A-grade status by Bridges’ nuanced, heartbreaking performance. Gyllenhaal is terrific too as a smart woman who can’t help loving that man.
The New York Times
pressA small movie perfectly scaled to the big performance at its center.
The Guardian
pressA hokey story about a washed-up country singer is rescued by a wonderful performance by Jeff Bridges
Rolling Stone
pressEven when you know what's coming, Crazy Heart haunts you like a classic country song. It's a mesmerizer. So is Bad Blake. This dude also abides.
Newshub
pressThis is the story of a washed up country music singer called Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges). This film may well have run out of gas without Jeff Bridges powering its engine in a near-certain Oscar-winning performance.
Los Angeles Times
pressOn a par with Bridges' acting, and a sine qua non for Crazy Heart's success, is the excellent music he sings.
Hollywood Reporter
pressCrazy Heart lacks that spark of originality. So what Fox Searchlight has salvaged essentially is a highly watchable performance by Bridges, one of many he has furnished throughout a long career.
Empire Magazine
pressA phenomenal, heart-breaking performance from Jeff Bridges powers this simple but affecting redemption story.
Chicago Sun-Times
pressJeff Bridges is a virtual certainty to win his first Oscar, after four nominations.
Variety
pressEver-youthful in his looks and energy, Bridges now stands as one of Hollywood's great old pros, incapable of making a false move.
Total Film
pressCrazy Heart is a B-grade movie elevated to A-grade status by Bridges’ nuanced, heartbreaking performance. Gyllenhaal is terrific too as a smart woman who can’t help loving that man.
The New York Times
pressA small movie perfectly scaled to the big performance at its center.
The Guardian
pressA hokey story about a washed-up country singer is rescued by a wonderful performance by Jeff Bridges
Rolling Stone
pressEven when you know what's coming, Crazy Heart haunts you like a classic country song. It's a mesmerizer. So is Bad Blake. This dude also abides.
Newshub
pressThis is the story of a washed up country music singer called Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges). This film may well have run out of gas without Jeff Bridges powering its engine in a near-certain Oscar-winning performance.
Los Angeles Times
pressOn a par with Bridges' acting, and a sine qua non for Crazy Heart's success, is the excellent music he sings.
Hollywood Reporter
pressCrazy Heart lacks that spark of originality. So what Fox Searchlight has salvaged essentially is a highly watchable performance by Bridges, one of many he has furnished throughout a long career.
Empire Magazine
pressA phenomenal, heart-breaking performance from Jeff Bridges powers this simple but affecting redemption story.
Chicago Sun-Times
pressJeff Bridges is a virtual certainty to win his first Oscar, after four nominations.
An irritating piece of crap
Thought this was a rerun of a Chris Christopheson role... Found the movie - story, characters and filming patronising. The character played by JB undeveloped, not engaging. Found the female lead MG just pure simpering drivel though slightly better than JB. Thought the filming looked tired, not crisp.
Darn tootin' it's a good movie!
I well shot, well acted, well written yarn of despair and redemption. A bit cliche in some regards but they could have made it worse! There is no cheesy lovey dovey ending. The music is produced by T Bone Burnett so you know that will be good. Not one CGI so chances are it's too real(in every way) for an Oscar
Darn tootin' it's a good movie!
I well shot, well acted, well written yarn of despair and redemption. A bit cliche in some regards but they could have made it worse! There is no cheesy lovey dovey ending. The music is produced by T Bone Burnett so you know that will be good. Not one CGI so chances are it's too real(in every way) for an Oscar
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