It Is A Remarkable Film

Rating: 10/10 (18 April 2014)

Silver Linings Playbook is a romantic comedy-drama that was adapted from the novel of the same title by Matthew Quick. It stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.Robert De Niro,Chris Tucker and Julia Stiles co-stars.It was written and directed by David O' Russell.It tells the story of Patrizio Solatano, Jr.,who is has bipolar disorder.
Pat was recently released from a psychiatric hospital after eight months of stay and moves back with his parents.To rebuild his life,he tries to win back his estranged wife,who apparently has moved on with her life just like some of his friends.His parents want him to share with their obsession with football particularly the Philadelphia Eagles. But things get complicated when he meets Tiffany Maxwell,a widow who also happens to have issues of her own.As they become closer,they become close friends which later results in a relationships and discuss their problems with one another as well as their how they deal and cope with them.
The movie works very well due to the chemistry between its lead stars - Cooper and Lawrence.Both provided an interesting and heartwarming performance that we deeply care for their characters and the issues that they are dealing with.Aside from that,both are charming and likable despite of their flaws and imperfections.Most of all,we get to see the film handle serious issues such as bipolar disorder,family issues,early death,the quest for self-improvement,football and father-son relationship with both humor and compassion that the viewer will certainly be drawn to the film.Finally,Russell's screenplay is full of realism from beginning to end that we are not certainly engaged in contrivances and clichés that is normally present in movies of this genre.That is why Silver Linings Playbook is definitely one remarkable film.