Should have been called "Bad Breath"

Rating: 7/10 (8 May 2010)

OK flick, but if you really want to see a movie about a down on his luck country singer, rent Honky Tonk Man by Clint Eastwood. I love Jeff Bridges but I didn't buy into the sad drunk part of his character. Is this supposed to be a country music "Leaving Las Vegas"? I did not find the love story with Maggie Gyllenhaal believable. I mean, come on, how much nasty tobacco and cheap booze can a girl take? I did love the old Chevy Suburban and the cool retro guitars that he played. I am a sucker for screwed up musicians, but this guys wounds were all self-inflicted. I could see every plot twist coming straight down the interstate. Overall, a nice effort, but hardly memorable. My $0.02