I don't think I "Get" the hype surrounding this film....

Rating: 6/10 (17 February 2010)

Let me start by saying that Jeff Bridges is well overdue for an Oscar. I can only think of one dud film he has starred in, and that was "The Vanishing", which pales in comparison to the original "Spoorloos".
I really hope that he wins for this film.
That being said, the story of "Crazy Heart" seems to be nothing new or original in any way. It's like nearly every Tom Cruise film where the main character has been successful at his job, suffers a crisis of confidence which causes him to reassess his priorities, and is redeemed by the love of a good woman.
For instance:
Top Gun Jerry Maguire Days Of Thunder Rain Man Cocktail
etc, etc.
So maybe because I'm not American and not a big fan of country music then I missed something, but I'm not sure what. I had to go and read a lot of reviews to try and find out why this film is so highly regarded. And I still have no idea.
It was a decent enough film, and like I said, JB deserves an Oscar.
But for this film? I'm stumped.
Cheers, Will