Comments on: Film review – Crazy Heart (2009)

By: Thomas Caldwell

Thomas Caldwell — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:32:07 +0000

Now here we agree! Yes, the story is familiar but the execution of the story through the acting, music and I would add cinematography, make this film so remarkable.

By: Jules

Jules — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:05:26 +0000

I loved this film for the acting and the music. Yes the story was a familiar one, but rarely has it been told so effectively.

By: Thomas Caldwell

Thomas Caldwell — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:34:28 +0000

Thanks for your follow-up Mark.

I’m sure RRR don’t mind scrutiny and comment but my response was a personal one as apart from popping in every Thursday for 5-10 minutes to review a film, I really can’t claim to speak for or represent RRR.

Thanks for the invitation to Myrniong Music in the Park but I won’t be able to make it as I co-present The Casting Couch on JOY on Saturdays. It does sound like a great event though so enjoy and maybe I can make it next year.

Cheers
Thomas

By: Mark Powell

Mark Powell — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:48:57 +0000

Thanks for your reply Thomas. I have been a paid up supporter of community radio in RRR, PBS, and ZZZ in Brisbane for decades and I highly value their independence and integrity. Unlike the mainstream media I expect these institutions to appreciate scrutiny and comment.
I would love to see The Road based on yours and others recommendations but as a rural resident I don’t get much chance to see good new movies.
May I suggest we discuss this issue in more detail at our local music festival, Myrniong Music in the Park on March 13th which I would be delighted if you would attend as our guest. RRR has supported us in previous years through the gig guide. Hope this isn’t seen as a cheap opportunity to plug our event!!

By: Thomas Caldwell

Thomas Caldwell — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:51:15 +0000

My positive review of Crazy Heart (and I'm certainly not the only one who has given this film a positive review) has nothing to do with any sponsor deals that RRR may have. If you are at all familiar with RRR then you'll know that they are highly selective about their sponsorship and never allow it to have any editorial influence. Furthermore, it was my choice to review Crazy Heart last week on the Thursday Breakfasters because I try to review films that I am enthusiastic about and think the listeners will be interested in. Nobody at RRR asked me to review the film and certainly nobody told me to give my review a particular spin. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy this film but maybe go easy on questioning the integrity of an entire community radio station next time? In the meantime, I also loved The Road so you probably shouldn't bother seeing it.

By: Mark Powell

Mark Powell — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:22:55 +0000

2nd worst film I've seen!! Made me begin to question RRR's independence realising as i watched that the film sponsored RRR. Bridges was same as always predictable and type-cast and I know it will hurt you to hear that we can't be friends but the female lead was average I thought. And the storyline?? Young attractive woman falls instantly in love with smelly drunken bogan 57 year old called Bad!! After the first 30 minutes we came close to our first ever walkout. We had the choice of seeing The Road or Crazy Heart and on your advice we made the wrong decision I think. Maybe I missed something?