First the good news - The original music starring Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett was the best part. All the songs gave the story a nice arc.
- otherwise, it was a tired story about "Bad Blake" (Jeff Bridges) , a George Jones type figure, fading from prominence with the help of an alcohol and related problems. The withdrawn old man falls in love with Jean (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a young reporter and grows up. Hero's journey complete.
Another Six Degrees of Colin Farrell, who was a good part playing Tommy Sweet, the new country bro who is the nemesis of Blake, his protege who eclipses the old man's success.
* * * of 5 Best Actor for Jeff Bridges.
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