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.

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

A phenomenal, heart-breaking performance from Jeff Bridges powers this simple but affecting redemption story.

Despite his overtly sloven nature, Bridges still manages to imbue his signature charm to help "Bad" be presentable in any situation. There's a pain suppressed deep behind the booze and packs of cigarettes that Bridge can effortlessly sell the audiences.