My take on Crazy Heart
So let me start of by saying that Im in no way a pro movie critic or and esteemed writer. I am simply a lover of movies and love to talk about them.
With that said, here’s my quick take on “Crazy Heart”
It’s not to often that you get to use a cliche phrase proudly because you feel it’s true, so here goes nothing…. Jeff Bridges was born to play this role. From his hat hair that always finds a way to look good, the sweat covered denim button up, and a cough that’s just perfect, Jeff IS “Bad Blake”. I was never much for country music, frankly a lot of it sounds the same to me, but thanks to this “to close for comfort” look into this has-been legends’ life, I understand the heartache that goes into these artists’ music. His presents in country music history is apparent thanks to everyone calling him “Mr. Blake” which he always humbly corrects with “Bad”. All in all, a great character you find yourself rooting for throughout the whole 1hr 51min. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duval, and a nice, unexpected cameo from Colin Farrell round out a great cast for this beautiful story we have heard before, but not as well-played as this. “Crazy Heart” gets a 8-10 in my book.
Thanks for reading!
Rob.
