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Crazy Heart

R

Released Feb 5, 2010

1 hr. 52 min.

Drama

Romance

List

90%

213 Reviews

Tomatometer

76%

100,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

With too many years of hazy days and boozy nights,former country-music legend Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges) is reduced to playing dives and bowling alleys. In town for his latest gig, Blake meets Jean Craddock (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a sympathetic reporter who has come to do a story on him. He unexpectedly warms to her and a romance begins, then the singer finds himself at a crossroads that may threaten his last shot at happiness.

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Critics Consensus

Thanks to a captivating performance from Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart transcends its overly familiar origins and finds new meaning in an old story.

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Test T

I watched this on DVD recently. It's a very absorbing story about a country & western star named Bad Blake played by Geff Bridges. Geff plays the lead role so well, at times it's easy to forget he's only acting. The film presents well using a selection of well chosen locations, and is accompanied by an equally appropriate soundtrack which incorporates several catchy songs. Although somewhat predictable, the story makes sense and is easy to follow delivering a satisfying viewing experience. It's a shame that the DVD has no extras as a music video, or musical montage would have been a nice addition. Highly recommended never the less.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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Ted B

4.0 Stars; A well deserved Academy Award winning performance by Jeff Bridges and Award nominated performance by Maggie Gyllenhaal carried the story of a washed out legend Country Singer, his battle to find meaning in a life of alcohol and women, and a small town girl who comes to love him. His life spirals down so far that he basically loses everything.. A serious event wakes him up to the realities of his life. But, is it too late? This is definitely not a feel-good movie. But in the end, you are left with hope for him. This is a well put together film with some excellent country music (if you're a fan).... The Award for Best smSong came from film..

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/28/23

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Thunderbird F

Some stories feel good. This one doesn't, but lifts you up in the end. Hope and friendship prevail.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/01/23

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Gareth v

This movie is all about Jeff Bridges. And rightly so. The story itself of a washed up, drunk musician seeking redemption has been told a thousand times before and this offers nothing new to that genre.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/19/23

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Emilliano S

Filled with heart warming music and great perfoemance from Jeff Bridges.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/13/23

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Thomas M

The best acting performance from Jeff Bridges! With the best movie song ever sung: The Weary Kind!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/26/22

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Scott Cooper

Director

Jeff Bridges

Bad Blake

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Jean Craddock

Robert Duvall

Wayne

Tom Bower

Bill Wilson

Colin Farrell

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This is a story that's been told a thousand times, sometimes with Kris Kristofferson in it, and sometimes not, and it just doesn't bring anything new to the party.

Aug 30, 2018

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Ed Koch

The Atlantic

Crazy Heart is a wonderful picture that will immediately affect you and hold your interest to the very end.

Jan 16, 2018

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Joshua Rothkopf

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Bridges has played characters like this all-time-low type before, most notably in The Fisher King, except none of them have the same sense of drained and desperate humanity that he displays here.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 28, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Crazy Heart is a respectable hit. [Full review in Spanish]

Aug 8, 2022

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Taylor Baker

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Rated: 55/100

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Synopsis

With too many years of hazy days and boozy nights,former country-music legend Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges) is reduced to playing dives and bowling alleys. In town for his latest gig, Blake meets Jean Craddock (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a sympathetic reporter who has come to do a story on him. He unexpectedly warms to her and a romance begins, then the singer finds himself at a crossroads that may threaten his last shot at happiness.

Director: Scott Cooper
Executive Producer: Jeff Bridges, Michael A. Simpson, Eric Brenner, Leslie Belzberg
Screenwriter: Scott Cooper
Distributor: Fox
Production Co: Informant Media, Butcher's Run Films
Rating: R (Language|Brief Sexuality)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 5, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $39.5M

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