Review of Crazy Heart (2009) by Tim D — 09 Dec 2011

Jeff Bridges deserved an Oscar for this. Maggie and Robert Duvall were also great.

This review of Crazy Heart (2009) was written by Tim D on 09 Dec 2011.

Crazy Heart has generally received very positive reviews.

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