Crazy Heart: DVD Review

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