The movie that finally brought an acting Oscar to Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart is, overall, a lightweight. Bridges’ character’s alcohol fueled downward spiral is less heart wrenching than Nicolas Cage’s in Leaving Las Vegas and the latters’ love story is more heart felt as well.
Having said that, Bridges’ Oscar was certainly deserved, since he does an excellent job and he’s a very good actor who never got his dues (this was his first win after 5 nominations). Maggie Gyllenhaal turns in a very good performance as well. I’ve always enjoyed her work, and she doesn’t disappoint here.
The supporting cast is good, the screenplay quite solid, the cinematography warm and apt to the film, and the score is good, whether you’re into country music or not.
Grade: 7
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