This reflexively lauded critics' favorite is actually more a salute to one of America's longest high-standing stars, Jeff Bridges, than a commanding entry into the film scene. Hollywood politics may even move it into Oscar nomination. And it's an inspirational opening for credibly pretty Maggie Gyllenhaal as she does compellingly sensuous scenes requiring carefully rendered sexuality.

Largely without suspense, the film's only wonderment is whether its sloshed key character is going to survive these trials upon his physical and emotional existence. The urgencies of resolution of his professional country singer career and his precarious romance carry the treatment well although one may feel a lack of a a clear story thread anywhere. And no mistake about it, the songs are great.

I felt the invigorating energy swirling between the two leads in powder keg situations. I frankly did not feel overwhelmed by the overall movie itself. Sympathy for the little tragedies is red-blooded but sporadic.

I saw This Movie Long time ago and this is a good movie to watch and enjoy. I like This movie very much.