I saw the TV interviews of Bridges and others. I saw the movie trailers. I heard about the Golden Globe award and the speculation about an Oscar. All this made me want to see the movie. What a disappointment. The movie was trite and tired. It was a cliche with a capital "C" about country music performers and the tragic lives they live. Why would Jeff Bridges and Robert Duvall agree to be in this movie? Yes, Bridges gave a stellar performance but that could not compensate for the weak story line.