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Bad Blake is a broken-down, hard-living country music singer who's had way too many marriages, far too many years on the road and one too many drinks way too many times. And yet, Bad can't help but reach for salvation with the help of Jean, a journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician. As he struggles down the road of redemption, Bad learns the hard way just how tough life can be on... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Drama, Musical/Performing Arts and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 51 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 16th, 2009 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for language and brief sexuality. |
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| Distributors: |
Fox Searchlight Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$6,598,134 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Chicago Tribune, Geoff Berkshire
"Jeff Bridges' Oscar-bait turn makes this country music saga sing." more...
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B |
Entertainment Weekly, Lisa Schwarzbaum
"...Colin Farrell makes a keenly calibrated, underplayed appearance..." more...
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B+ |
Filmcritic.com, Blake French
"In a role that he was seemingly born to play, Jeff Bridges completely embodies Bad Blake." more...
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A- |
Los Angeles Times, Kenneth Turan
"Jeff Bridges is on the road to an Oscar as hard-living country singer Bad Blake. Excellent music and Colin Farrell's impressive turn as a Blake protege and rival are added bonuses." more...
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B+ |
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