Crazy Heart is a tale about a broken man at the end of his career trying to live- it-out and roll-with-the-punches.  Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges) keeps his music career alive by playing  in dumpy venues, but just barely getting by as he feeds off his former glory from his country star days.  He is older, has been divorced multiple times and is an alcoholic.  On his travels he gets interviewed by a local reporter named Jean (Maggie Gyllenhaal), and the two form this relationship despite their troubled pasts.

Bad Blake is dealing with the crossroads of his dying career while watching his protege Tommy Sweet (Colin Farrell) become a rising country star.  With no money, and alcohol controlling his life, he looks towards his new relationship and his predecessor for a second chance at a new life.

This movie is a slow paced character driven movie revolving around the singers troubles and his hopes for a new chance.  Jeff Bridges puts on a performance that may win him the Oscar, at least I think he will win it.  The movie touches a cord and the fact that Bridges sings and plays the guitar gives it an extra dynamic.  Don’t expect any real action, but if you like top notch acting and character pieces, this movie is for you.

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