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Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges) is a broken-down, hard-living country music singer who's had way too many marriages, far too many years on the road and one too many drinks way too many times. And yet, Bad can’t help but reach for salvation with the help of Jean (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician.
Genre(s): Drama
Rating: 7.5/10 (163 votes)
Release Date: 6 December 2009
Country: USA
Languages: English
Company: Butcher's Run Films
Sound: Dolby
Director(s): Scott Cooper
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Producer(s):
Eric Brenner - executive producer
Jeff Bridges - executive producer
T-Bone Burnett - producer
Judy Cairo - producer
Rob Carliner - producer
Scott Cooper - producer
Robert Duvall - producer
Michael A. Simpson - executive producer
Alton Walpole - line producer
Writer(s):
Scott Cooper - (written by)
Thomas Cobb - (novel "Crazy Heart")
Cast:
Jeff Bridges - Bad Blake
James Keane - Manager
Anna Felix - Barmaid
Paul Herman - Jack Greene
Tom Bower - Bill Wilson
Ryan Bingham - Tony
Beth Grant - Jo Ann
Rick Dial - Wesley Barnes
Maggie Gyllenhaal - Jean Craddock
Debrianna Mansini - Ann
Music: Stephen Bruton, T-Bone Burnett
Eric Brenner - executive producer
Jeff Bridges - executive producer
T-Bone Burnett - producer
Judy Cairo - producer
Rob Carliner - producer
Scott Cooper - producer
Robert Duvall - producer
Michael A. Simpson - executive producer
Alton Walpole - line producer
Writer(s):
Scott Cooper - (written by)
Thomas Cobb - (novel "Crazy Heart")
Cast:
Jeff Bridges - Bad Blake
James Keane - Manager
Anna Felix - Barmaid
Paul Herman - Jack Greene
Tom Bower - Bill Wilson
Ryan Bingham - Tony
Beth Grant - Jo Ann
Rick Dial - Wesley Barnes
Maggie Gyllenhaal - Jean Craddock
Debrianna Mansini - Ann
Music: Stephen Bruton, T-Bone Burnett
Posted on: December 18, 2009
Posted in: Drama
December 19th, 2009
Saw an early screening of "Crazy Heart". "Crazy Heart" is a very goodfilm for one reason. Many critics have praised it and will continue todo so. Many critics will write it off as "just another washed-upmusician struggling to overcome their addictions and weaknesses andmake sense of things", etc. In a way, they are right. In a way, this isanother one of those movies. But, because of Jeff Bridges' absolutelyamazing performance, this film is more than that. If you want to see anactor breathe real-life into their character, endow truthful subtletyin their part, and absolutely nail a role that they were born to play,then you need to see Jeff Bridges rendition of Bad Blake. I believedthat Bridge's portrayal of "The Dude" in "The Big Lebowski" was theessential role of his career, but after seeing this performance, I'vechanged my tune. It's true that we will not be witnessing cinematichistory with the incredible plot or awe-inspiring film-making. However,if you are a fan of acting and want to see one of those performancesthat comes along every once in a rare while, please check out thisfilm.
December 19th, 2009
Despite claiming to be a ‘Ghazab’ urban cowboy, CrazyHeart is a run-of-the mill rom-com that only rises above the regularproduct courtesy of the great performances and taut direction. The endresult: it’s a one-time watch for the excellent performances.
December 19th, 2009
The only thing more beautiful than Bridges’ performance is the song”The Weary Kind,” which is submission for Best Original Song for theAcademy Awards. This is one of the best songs written for a film in thelast ten years. Delightful lyrics and exquisitely executed, the songone of the rare occasions of the perfect song for a perfect film, giventhe film’s nature.
While Crazy Heart doesn’t offer anything insightful to the realm ofcinema, it’s simple, uncomplicated, and honest, which you can’tappreciate. For a first time out, Cooper does an admirable job.
December 20th, 2009
The cinematographer does a good job of showing us the small-town. Afterall, there are only so many ways you can portray the same city oncelluloid. The editing is good and consistent, save for one occasionwhen a journalist discovers the real man behind the musician. To befair to the filmmaker though, it could have been deliberate. The visualeffects, though present for only a short duration, are good.
Final Verdict: Despite claiming to be a ‘Ghazab’ urban cowboy, CrazyHeart is a run-of-the mill rom-com that only rises above the regularproduct courtesy of the great performances and taut direction. The endresult: it’s a one-time watch for the excellent performances.
January 25th, 2010
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