A Depiction of Love Through The Meds and Chaos...

Rating: 10/10 (26 June 2013)

Silverlinings Playbook begins on an uneasy feeling, a man (30's), Pat, is released from a mental hospital, picked up by his mother, who is adamant about getting him out of there asap. Pat has some anger issues that become too violent at times, threatening society. Yet, his reaction to a betraying act by his wife seems justifiable to me...in a moment of rage with the wedding song playing. The answer? Meds. Dope Pat up on prescriptions and cloud his mind. Put him away for a while to study.
The film fires up at the entrance of Tiffany, an alluring young woman who becomes an object of affection for Pat, in a peculiar and spellbinding way. The attraction is captured brilliantly and effectively. Love at first site pours off the screen. Follow this with a witty emotional script about love in this prescribed modern life. The moment we see this attraction is so aching to those who know this moment. It is a very pleasing time to recognize someone you could be with for the rest of your life...no questions...in silence, a look, a recognition of yes...risen from melancholy and regret.
A beautiful film to watch again, in segments. It is definitely trying to say something under the surface. Refreshing, fun, and potent. Great acting and casting was dead on. But, as we all know, Love is fleeting, as is sadness and regret, pain and happiness. A sequel might not be a pleasant experience. But, I'm optimistic as is Pat, who is designing his Playbook...