Review of Crazy Heart (2009) by Paulette P — 19 Jan 2012

Great performance by Bridges! Probably the best of his career. He was very well accomodated by Gyllenall and Farrell. Very good score and screenplay.

This review of Crazy Heart (2009) was written by Paulette P on 19 Jan 2012.

Crazy Heart has generally received very positive reviews.

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