Feel good comedy - Jennifer is good but an Oscar?

Rating: 8/10 (2 June 2013)

This was better than I expected. It's an amusing not too serious look at mental illness bipolar, add, addiction. The characters are quite endearing all round and the upbeat feel of the story and dance climax are what makes this a hit. The humor is surprising and fresh. The romance itself was expected but the evolution of it wasn't that clear. They seemed to be just getting friendly then suddenly they are supposed to be all in love. How did it happen?
Bradley's character Pat looks pretty sane compared to some people I know but it's light hearted so that's okay. Jennifer's performance is good but not Oscar worthy. A nomination would have sufficed. Her delivery is convincing but her face wasn't that expressive here, I think she was better in Winter's Bone. Despite the age gap her chemistry with Bradley is good. Robert de Niro as Pat's father looks older here than of late. Interesting to see his OCD as a milder form of mental illness. Chris Tucker has put on weight and isn't as funny as expected.
Overall worth a watch.