Maggie Gyllenhal joins Natalie Portman as one of my top two favorite performances in any movie this year. This movie was a powerhouse. Realism at its best. The story is a simple one of redemption and finding your way when once lost. It is a powerful movie about alcoholism and about life, all of life- tragedy, love, heartbreak, joy, humor, fun, music, and triumph. Literally the whole movie i was entranced with the cinematography, direction, acting, and realism of the script. The music is composed by Ryan Bingham and T-Bone Burnett, who write and engaging and moving mix of real country music that delivers all the right feels. Jeff Bridges turns in a career best performance and definitely deserves an Oscar for best actor for this work. Again Maggie Gyllenhal was, to some, a surprise nomination in this category, but I am extremely excited that she made it in, despite the lack of precursor awards. This is a beautifully shot, well-scored, and perfectly acted and directed movie that almost everyone will enjoy.
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