Review of Crazy Heart (2009) by Tim S — 30 Mar 2012

A masterful piece of filmmaking and an astonishing performance by Jeff Bridges.

This review of Crazy Heart (2009) was written by Tim S on 30 Mar 2012.

Crazy Heart has generally received very positive reviews.

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Bridges draws us deeply inside Blake’s moment-to-moment heartbreaks. He makes us root for him as we would root for a dear friend…

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By Tyler S (1,583) on 15 Oct 2017

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By James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 20 Jul 2015

Crazy Heart is the country music version of The Wrestler: a grizzled veteran whose days in the spotlight are behind him struggles to keep going…

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 29 Jan 2015

Jeff Bridges is incredible here, though the film itself doesn't live up to his performance. Full review later…

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By Vera Z (16) on 02 Aug 2018

Wonderful movie about love, music, following your dreams and being yourself. Jeff Bridges didn't win an Oscar for nothing…

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By Jason S (2,514) on 05 Dec 2016

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