Jeff Bridges is a washed up country and western star who enjoys a glass of whisky and a frolic in the sack with some less than attractive older ladies. He then meets Maggie Gylenhaal who for some strange reason finds his manboobs and mumbling irresistable and decides to introduce this amazing role model to her four year old child. Jeff then goes on a journey of discovery and has a chat with Colin Farrell along the way. Much whisky is drunk and much lessons are learned and we all feel warm because of it.
I really liked this film. Jeff Bridges is for the most part brilliant in everything he is in and does not change that for this film. He has a great singing voice that really fits the mood of the film and the country and western vibe. Colin Farrell also gives the singing a good shot and as far as I know the both of them are actually the ones singing. Plus both of them act their socks off alongside Maggie Gylenhaal who excels as well. Little bit weird that she finds a shirtless, slightly flabby, alcoholic Jeff Bridges attractive but hey each to their own. The story flows well and you really get into the lives of the characters and believe in each of them. I dont really like it when people writing about or talking about films talk about 'believing' and all that but for this its true. All in all I loved it and while that may not make for the most exciting review it makes for a great film.
Verdict: 4.5/5
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