Crazy Heart (2009)

I thought this was a strong film: well acted, well shot, and well told.
Jeff Bridges is very convincing and natural as a fading country singer who's trying to get his wings back.
What I liked about this film was that it didn't go overboard in how it was done. I was sad when Jeff's character lost Maggie's kid because it really showed how he was not going to be able to turn his life around until he sobered up. I also liked the idea that Jeff and his former musician buddy, played by Colin Farrell obviously have so bad blood between them, but because of their situations, they are able to make enough peace that they are able to help one another, because they do have a bond from the past.
I recommend this film, it was cool to watch, but it doesn't necessarily need to be seen on the big screen to get the full effect. It's able to story, so DVD is sufficient.