Review of Crazy Heart (2009) by Valerie H — 17 Mar 2012

Great movie with a stellar performance by Jeff Bridges. A story that reminds us that giving up is more painful that pushing through. It's never too late to find happiness!

This review of Crazy Heart (2009) was written by Valerie H on 17 Mar 2012.

Crazy Heart has generally received very positive reviews.

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Bridges makes this sozzled and desperate ex-desperado – a cliché by any other name – as fresh and vital as one final shot at cowboy-poet…

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Very real feeling to it. From the music to the heavy drinking hard to separate reality & fiction. Awesome cast and story. Must watch…

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By Tara H (294) on 14 Mar 2016

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