If you're struggling to choose between watching a romance, comedy or drama, Silver Linings Playbook combines the three with a new spin on the classic 'feel good film.' David O Russel directs the story of troubled, bi polar Pat who is chasing after his cheating wife in order to find a 'silver lining' amongst his bad experiences. Pat is introduced to Tiffany, who agrees to help Pat win back his wife in order for help in return and eventually the relationships between friends, family and lovers all become complex.The plot seems quite dry through out until things tie up at the end, and so the audience is really given the chance to get to know the characters thoroughly and develop an empathy and understanding with their complicated mind sets and situations. I found this film uplifting, funny and hopelessly romantic with the sizzling chemistry between the leads Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper also providing undeniable entertainment. Both characters come from similar pasts linked to mental health and tragedy giving this film a strong moral of 'look on the bright side to every situation.' And this film really isn't your typical rom-com or 'chick flick.' Materiel is provided for both male and female audiences here, besides from the guaranteed love story, you have a crazy pulp fiction inspired dance routine and a superstitious father who is American- football obsessed. The story is also presented creatively as we see the events pan out through Pat's eyes, and the camera work often mirrors his emotions as he suffers with his psychological condition. Silver Linings is an enjoyable, brilliant and quirky comedy and I most definitely recommend, I even think it's likely to pick up an Oscar.
Rating: 5 stars
Highlight: The climax of the film being the very ending scenes, the beautiful innate connection between the two leads and the dance scene. Also Jennifer's performance is flawless.
See if: You're in the mood for a gripping romance. Alternatively if you simply want to stare at the beautiful faces of the two leads.
Don't see if: You don't think you'll be able to handle the beauty of Bradley Cooper's smile. Hnng.
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