Crazy Heart (2009)

 

A faded country music musician is forced to reassess his dysfunctional life during a doomed romance that also inspires him.

 

What could have been yet another all too familiar tearjerker is fully uplifted by Jeff Bridges' convincing (and entertaining) performance - amidst a good cast and solid direction.

Maltin***: "Amiable film admirably flirts with cliches at every turn, but Bridges' true, empathetic performance...makes this film worth seeing."