Crazy Heart: This musical-drama stars Jeff Bridges as a country singer whose years of hard-living have left him broken; his relationship with a young journalist (played by Maggie Gyllenhaal) offers him a chance at redemption. Bridges was awarded a Best Actor Oscar for his performance. Co-Starring: Robert Duvall and Colin Farrell. Also, check out the soundtrack, which features the Academy Award-winning song "The Weary Kind."
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The Lovely Bones: Based on the novel by Alice Sebold, The Lovely Bones is the story of a 14-year-old girl (Saoirse Ronan) whose consciousness continues after she is murdered. In the afterlife, she prompts her father (Mark Wahlberg) to find her killer. Co-Starring: Michael Imperioli, Susan Sarandon, Stanely Tucci, and Rachel Weisz. Directed by Peter Jackson (King Kong, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy).
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The Young Victoria: A biopic of Queen Victoria (Emily Blunt), from the time of her coronation through her marriage to Prince Albert (Rupert Friend). Written by Julian Fellowes, whose screenplay for the 2001 film Gosford Park earned him an Academy Award.
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