How good can a movie about a broken down alcoholic real deal country singer be? In the case of Crazy Heart, it’s pretty damn good, riding on a fantastic performance by Jeff Bridges as Bad Blake. The film reminded me a little of The Wrestler – the characters share a number of similarities. I also thought of some real-life performers like Townes Van Zandt, who sadly died in his 50s, ravaged by years and years of self-abuse.
A special treat for this accordion freak was a brief appearance by Joel Guzman, playing a Hohner Corona II as part of a pick-up band. Fans of Conjunto music will certainly know Mr. Guzman’s work as will fans of other performers he has played with, notably Joe Ely and Tom Russell.
I recommend this one highly.
27th Street 
I’ve been wanting to see this ever since I heard the director interviewed on Q.
I want to see it. I am quite a fan of The Bridges.
Starman / No Country For Old Men / Freebie And The Bean / The Fabulous Baker Boys / The Big Labowski / Sidekicks etc etc etc over many years. – not to mention many Lloyd Bridges movies I enjoyed (RIP)
I will await it’s release.
I’ve been hearing a lot of building buzz for this film. I will need to look into it.