Yesterday I saw what could be my new favorite film, Crazy Heart. It is the new Jeff Bridges film and it is great. If you are a fan of country music and the old time country stars this is cool film you will enjoy. Nate said that it reminded him of the Wrestler and I completely agree. It has that same feel and has a similar story line of a man who was at the top and now in his older age has fallen off some. The film runs the gamut of emotions, it starts out funny and works it way through happiness, sadness, loss, grief, envy, redemption, and closure. Robert Duvall is a scene stealer much like in Days of Thunder.
You also see in the film the difference between "new" country music and musicians and "old". It makes you realize that the new country just doesn't have the same soul as the old, there is more pop and rock in them than life and emotion.
It isn't playing many places right now but if you can find it do yourself a favor and check it out.
"It's funny how fallin' feels like flyin' for a little while"
loved this movie!!! couldn't agree more.
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