Overrated

Rating: 4/10 (9 January 2014)

Cannot believe the hype for this film. I could not wait to get out of the theater. The story took forever to develop and there was not a likable or believable character in the entire film. Bradley Cooper continues his annoying Silver Lining Playbook schtick by yelling and screaming and overacting. A good Louis Ck performance was a bonus. Good 70's songs and some great Duke Ellington recording were about the only positive thing I can say about this film. I would recommend about 8 other films over this one if you are interested in films for the award season. This film should not even be mentioned in the same breath as 12 years as a slave..