maggie, maggie, maggie, you cheesy little thing.

The acting was excellent in this film. Bridges' lead is earthy and world worn, and played well against a talented array of supporting characters. Unfortunately the redemptive main arc didn't feel right, as Bridges' character never reached a point where he would have realistically been forced to change. The relationship between Farrell and Bridges was also an unexplored tease. This film would have been more enjoyable if it did not include so many static characters.

A great Jeff Bridges performance contained in a pretty middling film. There are some genuinely nice moments here but for the most part this whole type of thing has been done before and done better.

I respect it for not being overly melodramatic, and Bridges gives another fine performance. However neither the acting nor the film itself bears comparison with The Wrestler.

The film is perfectly acceptable, but it's outdone in every way by last year's The Wrestler.

A simple but good story, a powerful role by Bridges and a great country soundtrack.

recommended......whole... heart...edly.

I guess I just prefer Folk.

Far better than the boilerplate indie drama it resembles on the surface, the script takes many subtle, unexpected twists that also serve 2 sharply distinguish Bridges' character from the generic has-been we've seen one 2 many times. Bridges is great, as is Gyllenhall, who's given less to work w/, but carves out an equally real female lead, that in other hands might feel throwaway or incomplete. And thanks 2 T-Bone Burnett the country "hits' played here feel as authentic as the rest of the film

Whatever. The awards shows are right in that Jeff Bridges disappears into his character in a way few big stars are able to, and he's a joy to watch for the first half hour or so. But then we have to watch him bottom out and sober up and become a better man and NOPE; hackneyed and dull and I've seen it a million times before. And the romance even more so. I saw this in a packed theater and I'm reasonably certain I was the only person under 45 in attendance, let alone under 25.

As great as Jeff Bridges was, and he was great, I just really couldn't get into this movie as much as I thought I would. I didn't care much for Gyllenhaal's character or her relationship with Bridges. The story constantly touches on the his relationship with Colin Farrell's character and we really don't get much out of that dynamic. A lot of people will like it and I appreciate it's merits it just wasn't a movie I'll probably ever watch again.

A good movie, but not a great one. The screenplay is interesting, but it was interesting when it was Tender Mercies, and really kind of unsatisfying in the end. Jeff Bridges is obviously fantastic. and I sure as hell don't mind that he now has an Oscar. The real gem in the film is Maggie Gyllenhaal, delivering without a doubt, her best performance to date. However, The Weary Kind by Ryan Bingham and T-Bone Burnett is the bee's knees. Such an incredible song that I could listen to over and over.

Good screenplay, good songs, great acting. For once, a May-December romance that didn't give me the creeps. Colin Farrell wasn't really very good, though; they should have hired Garth Brooks instead.

It's like "The Wrestler," but not even close to as good.

Get ready for all the comments beginning with, "So do you remember the Wrestler?" Sure, Crazy Heart doesn't break any new ground in the worn-out-weathered-hero-trying-to-get-his-life-in-order genre, but it does give a very honest and entertaining vehicle for some great acting and even better music. Bridges is praised for his acting here, but I thought the music was the star of this film. Just fantastic. Many things were missing though, and the films brevity makes many of the events unlikely.

Jeff Bridges turns in a praise-worthy performance in a run-of-the-mill Oscar bait movie if ever there was one. This is this year's 'The Wrestler,' but 'Crazy Heart' isn't as impacting. The relationships and plot developments are by-the-numbers. It's a satisfactory movie with all the trappings of alcohol abuse and relational dysfunction with a country music backdrop. The film will be remembered solely as the vehicle for which the Academy paid Jeff Bridges his due, and nothing more.

Maggie Gyllenhaal is the vehicle for redemption/undercooked romance for alcoholic folk singer Genially Grizzled Blake in typical Oscar bait fare. Crazy boring.

This film succeeds largely due to excellent performances given by both Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Granted, there are some touching moments but strip away all the star power and you will find a slightly middling drama with a theme reminiscent of The Wrestler. Only, The Wrestler does it so much better.

It's a shame that THIS is the movie that Jeff Bridges wins an Oscar for, because (a) it is such a simple and unexceptional story of redemption and (b) it's really Jeff Bridges playing Jeff Bridges. I'm not saying he's an alcoholic, but witnessing him in interviews is like watching Bad Blake. The tone of the whole thing is too mild and laid-back, making important plot points like his relationship with Gyllenhaal and his eventual decision to change very unconvincing. The music was great though.

Good film.

Whilst I prefer Bridges to Rourke and love the music, this really is the exact same movie as The Wrestler. Also, the scene where he lost the kid was a little trite for my tastes.

One thing about 'Crazy Heart' that makes it different from other movies like it is that Bad Blake is actually a nice guy. He doesn't blame anyone but himself for where he has ended up and takes what he's given. There will be comparisons to 'The Wrestler' for the same reasons, but I feel that's a movie about someone who can't let go. Bad Blake can let go and is forced to at every turn. Yet, the only reason that bad things happen to Bad is because he doesn't have the respect he should for himself.

Bridges performance is exceptionally powerful and excellent, but the whole romance going on in this film just doesn't work. Gyllenhaal hams it up and Farrell isn't that good in this particular movie. I found myself lost within the country music, and I don't even like country. A good but overrated film. Jeff Bridges has done a lot better in the past too. This is definitely not his best role and I honestly don't think he deserves to win the Oscar, no offense.

Very, very good. Great story, great score and a superb Jeff Bridges! Colin Farrell sings really good in the theme song.

This is not a teenager movie. In fact, you may have to be at least 40 to appreciate it. This is very much what you want if you want a quality picture and you don't feel like _Avatar_. Bridges is terrific, as usual. Gyllenhaal has never been prettier. Not only is this *not* a total downer, but it's basically _The Wrestler_ done right. I am not a fan of country music, but it beats the holy shit out of '80s hair metal

A tough one to rate, more of a film for the worn out soul, slightly bogged down by peripheral characters yet the film grew on me as it progressed. Cooper fails to paint a hardhitting portrait of Blake but I enjoyed the songs and Bridges is very good (though Joaquin Phoenix ("Two Lovers) or Tahar Rahim ("A Prophet") gave better performances in 2009). I'll probably enjoy it even more in the years to come.

The best thing about this film, although Bridges is good too, is by far the music. Now I'm not to big on country, but these songs are some of the best I've heard in the genre.

I probably loved the music more than I loved the movie. I can't say I didn't like it, but it didn't stay with me, or present anything new about life. Jeff Bridges was, of course, in fine form, and Maggie Gyllenhaal is too talented for this role, however, a lesser actress would have been lost.

Pleasant enough to sit through, but in hindsight it's formulaic and underdeveloped. Blake and Jean are in love instantly, and at the drop of a hat they're out. He's an alcoholic but suddenly he's not. The relationship between the Bridges and Farrell characters is wasted potential. I'm not a fan of country music, but I'll admit I found myself tapping my toes. Even so, the considerable time dedicated to the concert scenes could've gone to better use. At least Jeff Bridges lives up to the hype.

A quiet descent movie about the obstacles of live, and that itīs never to late to change bad things into something good for a personal happy end. Brigdes acts brilliant, as itīs always the case. The score is very nice, if you like country music. Good Movie!

Take a DEEP drink, all you Jeff Bridges fans! ...I did, and I feel better again...

Let's be honest: we've heard some iteration of this story a million times before, and I thought last year's The Wrestler (which I'd consider the best film of '08) did a much better job of getting a fresh look at it. However, that being said, Bridges and Gyllenhaal are utterly fantastic--I'd say 90% of the power behind their scenes comes from what's NOT said. The music, too, is phenomenal and beautiful, and I wouldn't be surprised if this picture takes home the Best Song award at the Oscars.

Good story that rides on Jeff Bridges' excellent performance, as both an actor and a singer. I liked it even better the year before when it was called the Wrestler.

Solid film with fantastic performances and even better music.

Bridges is pretty much the whole show, and a generous show it is. To outward appearances, he's approximately one-third Kris Kristofferson (the constipated voice and the wheezy wince to produce it) and two-thirds Waylon Jennings (the greasy stringy hair, the bedraggled beard, the shades, the leather vest, the paunch), in no part original but in every part authentic.

A simple - yet not banal - story of whiskey, love, music, regret and redemption. I'm pretty sure a lot of people will write it of as generic Oscar bait. Not me. I felt it was touching without being melodramatic and Blake's final attempts to get his life straight didn't come off as a plot device, but as a natural consequence of his past. I choose to praise the film rather than criticize it for its spirit. Standout performance from Jeff Bridges backed by an awesome country soundtrack.

Jeff Bridges is quite predictably excellent... but why is this suddenly his moment? He's one of my favorite actors of all time, so God knows I've seen him do more impressive work in more impressive films than this one, which is perfectly worth seeing but not the powerhouse I was led to expect. Gyllenhaal does a lot with her character. Duvall is unnecessary; Farrell is quite good (and he can sing!), but his potentially complex relationship with Bridges is unwisely left largely unexplored.

Welp, it's formulaic. So what? Jeff Bridges is fantastic and so is the music.

It's a redemption film without ever convincing itself or the viewer of its justifications. The romance comes off as under-cooked, improbable and largely unnecessary. From the very beginning the whole film seems like an exercise in award baiting. 'Things were pretty bad but they are okay now'. Thanks for the lesson I guess.