Review of Crazy Heart (2009) by Paul B — 21 Apr 2012

A great movie bridges really did deserve the oscar for this role he played.

This review of Crazy Heart (2009) was written by Paul B on 21 Apr 2012.

Crazy Heart has generally received very positive reviews.

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The earnest charm, the moments of clarity and regret, and the amazing talent he imbues Blake with make us long for the singer's redemption…

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By Cameron F (394) on 06 May 2016

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 10 Jul 2015

Besides the supporting cast - Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell and Robert Duvall - Jeff Bridges' performance and showcased country singing…

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By Alex G (1,313) on 18 Aug 2016

The ending was moving. The writing was pretty sloppy other than that. The acting was okay…

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By Kyle K (620) on 12 Jan 2015

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A decent biographical film with good performances, but the story is just simply slow and boring…

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