Jeff Bridges plays Bad Blake, a middle-aged, burned-out Country & Western singer who smokes too much and drinks too much. After playing a gig at a bowling alley, Bad meets a young reporter who wants to interview him, played by sexy Maggie Gyllenhaal. You know what happens next: they fall in love. I was reminded of Tender Mercies where Robert Duvall, who appears in this film, played another burned-out Country & Western singer. Crazy Heart is a darker movie. Jeff Bridges will probably win an Oscar for Best Actor for this outstanding performance. GRADE: B+