Worth every cent

Rating: 8/10 (25 April 2010)

Even though one could argue that the film is not without some fault, it's hard not to admire a film like Crazy Heart, a story full of heart, soul, musical and acting talent. Even when it's contrived there is something quite natural about the film. The majority of critics have said that Bridges is great but the movie is good. I personally think they are both worth their weight in gold.
Crazy Heart is about the road to recovery. Otis 'Bad' Blake is a Texan country star, fifty- seven, broke, drunk and sick of life and crappy little gigs. Things turn when he means a young journalist looking for an interview, and he gets into a (somewhat sudden relationship with her). But in order for her to completely accept him (posibly even as a new father for her kid) he has to clean up his act and stop the drinking and drugs, which up till now have been slowly killing him.
There is no denying that Jeff Bridges is at the top of his game. He isn't too bad as a musician either. This is Maggie Gyllenhall's best performance yet, and after In Bruge, it may be Colin Farrell's best as well. There is not much of a story, but Crazy Heart is one of those extremely rare cases where it doesn't matter so much. That has to count for something too. So pick up your Crazy Heart and give this film a try.