Rent Crazy Heart (2009)
3.5 of 5 from 294 ratings
1h 46min
- General info
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- Synopsis:
- Jeff Bridges stars as Bad Blake, a boozy, broken-down singer who reaches for salvation with the help of Jean (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a journalist who discovers the real man behind the music. But will Bad's hard-livin' ways and crazy heart cost him his last chance at a comeback?
- Actors:
- Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell, James Keane, Anna Felix, Paul Herman, Tom Bower, Ryan Bingham, Beth Grant, Rick Dial, Debrianna Mansini, Jerry Handy, Jack Nation, Ryil Adamson, J. Michael Oliva, David Manzanares, Chad Brummett, Jose Jacinto Marquez, LeAnne Lynch, William Marquez
- Directors:
- Scott Cooper
- Writers:
- Scott Cooper, Thomas Cobb
- Others:
- Jeff Bridges, T-Bone Burnett, Stephen Bruton, "The Weary Kind" song; Music and Lyric by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett
- Studio:
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres:
- Drama, Romance
- Collections:
- Award Winners, Oscars: Winners & Losers, Top 10 Modern Musicals
- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 14/06/2010
- Run Time:
- 106 minutes
- Languages:
- English Audio Description Dolby Digital 5.1, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Portuguese Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles:
- Danish, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
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Reviews (2) of Crazy Heart
Great showcase for Bridges - Crazy Heart review by TH
This was a decent if unremarkable film. Jeff Bridges is great in the lead role and is the best thing about the film along with the music. For me the film itself didnt break new boundaries and felt a bit predictable in places. However it's not bad and is worth a watch just for a great JB performance.
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Excellent Drama - Crazy Heart review by GI
Jeff Bridges gives an award winning performance in this marvellous modern day drama. He plays 'Bad' Blake, a former country & western star now sadly broke, alcoholic and reduced to performing in bowling alleys and small bars. His manager urges him to start writing new songs if not for himself but for top star Tommy Sweet (Colin Farrell), once Bad's protegé. As his health deteriorates Bad is given a chance of redemption when he meets music journalist Jean (Maggie Gylenhaal) and they begin a romance. Bad warms to her young son, Buddy and he feels his life may now turn good again. But his alcoholism soon causes big problems. Bridges is one of the best of American actors around today and he always delivers a performance that is reason to see this film. Here he is a broken man trying to rekindle his genius but scarred by life and tries to find hope in love. The film has sadness, despair and redemption and above all showcases this remarkable actor. Robert Duvall also has a supporting role. A film I recommend.
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