heart of cinematic gold

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2010)

After decades in movies, Jeff Bridges finally won an Oscar, playing burnout country singer Bad Blake. The alcoholic, damaged Blake gets a chance for redemption when journalist Jean Craddock (Maggie Gyllenhaal) interviews him. Bridges plays the role with supreme aplomb. At times, I felt as though I was talking to Bad directly. But more importantly, "Crazy Heart" has some of the best music that I've heard in movies in years. I've heard some good country music, but I don't think that I ever realized how great it can be until now (which is probably thanks to Bridges's masterful interpretation of the role).
This movie is definitely one that I recommend to everyone. A true masterpiece. Also starring Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Jack Nation, Paul Herman and Beth Grant.