Decent Film, Great Jeff Bridges

Rating: 7/10 (25 November 2010)

Its not hard to understand why Jeff Bridges won awards for his role in this film. The story of a hard drinking and living country singer is ordinary in its execution, but Bridges gives the character an edgy, unflinching portrayal which resonates through the film. Maggie Gyllenhall is okay, Robert Duvall is (of course) better, but the real reason to see this film is Bridges. This is not a whole life telling story, it starts in the middle, which is just as well. Jeff Bridges is a good singer, the songs are good. It was Jeff's time to win an award and he deserved it. So, fairly ordinary story made better by Jess Bridges. Watch it for that reason alone.