Missed Opportunities.

Rating: 6/10 (21 March 2010)

I like Jeff Bridges, I reckon he is a really good bloke, if he lived next door i'd consider inviting him around for a barbecue. This film however is NOT VERY GOOD. Some of the music is good, yes my little feet were tapping on the cinema floor. Some of the scenery and faces were good too and the overall standard of acting is high. I was pleased to see the big fella out of 'Slingblade'(he ran a mower shop)I love his Elvisy accent!
There are several reasons why it is average.Why would a smart young woman take an interest in a smelly, alcoholic like that?? I doubt he would be functional... A quick detour to the Betty Ford clinic and Hey presto all sorted!! DON'T THINK SO. It could have been so much better with a more suitable actor, Bridges was just too nice to bring the best out of the premise. If you've ever known any alcoholics and any alcoholic musicians, they ain't nice, it could have been a much more memorable film if it had been more of a tangled journey and had more of a redemptive ending. I believe Rip Torn made a similar film, i'm going to check it out. 'Bound for glory' about Woody Guthrie is far better too.