Crazy Heart: DVD Review
Crazy Heart
Rating: M
Released by Roadshow Home Entertainment
It was the film which saw Jeff Bridges finally take home a gold
statuette - and man, what a performance he gives.
Bridges is Bad Blake, a 57 year old washed up, living the twilight
of his life country singer playing bowling alleys and bars in
deserted American villages. But Blake's loved - while his fans
appear to be in the final years of their lives, wherever he goes he
gets a rapturous reception - as well as some very pleased to see
him groupies.
Blake is the archetypal bad boy of the country scene - battling
alcoholism, refusing to write new material and a little envious of
the success of his protégé Tommy Sweet (a pony tailed
Farrell), he's clearly in need of redemption.
That salvation comes in the form of Jean (Gyllenhaal) who turns up
one day asking for an interview - however, a burgeoning
relationship blossoms - has Bad finally found what he needs to turn
his life around?
It's not a new story in many ways - it's the same thing the
screen's seen many times before. However, what elevates Crazy Heart
is Jeff Bridges. His grizzled, weary rocker is so well played,
you'll forgive the script for its at times unoriginal route.
Coupled with some great music, this toe tapping tale of redemption
is perfect for the wintertime blues.
Extras: Disappointing - only deleted scenes. Would
have been great to have had something a little more for a film
which gave Bridges the recognition he's long been owed.
Rating: 8/10
