Watch closely now

Rating: 7/10 (28 May 2012)

That's what I heard running through my mind. The story has many similarities with A Star Is Borm and the character, to me, was a variation of that played by Kris Kristofferson. Thankfully there is no nasal Striesand to endure.
In fact, the music is catchy and well crafted. Not bad at all for a movie and you could well believe that some of the tracks could have been big hits for the star, as the story requires.
The basic story line covers all of the bases that you would expect of a down-on-his-luck-faded-star-who-seeks-redemption and doesn't wander far from the well worn path.
There are two areas where this movie obtains redemption: Firstly; the supporting cast is an 'A' list of actors from Maggie Gyllenhaal portraying the damaged woman every man would want through to an underused but always welcome Robert Duvall.
Secondly; the lead role is played by Jeff Bridges who you never once think is acting - he IS the character. The movie is worth watching for his portrayal alone.
5/10 for the script; 8/10 for the music; 10/10 for Mr Bridges