Reviewed by Kate Rodger
This is the story of a washed up country music singer called Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges), his twilight years ravaged by his love of the whiskey bottle and reduced to playing bowling alleys and dodgy bars.
He’s forced to take a good long hard look at himself after meeting solo mum Jean (Maggie Gyllenhaal).
This film may well have run out of gas without Jeff Bridges powering its engine in a near-certain Oscar-winning performance.
The gentle often meandering pace of Crazy Heart won't suit everyone, but this is the perfect vehicle for a master of his craft. The dude most certainly abides.
Four Stars.
Crazy Heart
:: Director: Scott Cooper
:: Starring: Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell
:: Running Time: 111 mins
:: Rating: M - contains offensive language
:: Release Date: February 25, 2010
:: Trailer: Click here
