This movie will restore your faith in Hollywood

Rating: 9/10 (23 July 2014)

In an era in which it is tough to find a film where you genuinely feel for each and every character David O' Russell's Silver Linings Playbook restores faith in the fact that it can still be done. It is a film that tell's a love story through the unique lens of mental illness. This unique lens allows us to look at things we take for granted such as relationships and day to day life in a way that shows how complex and difficult they can actually be. While at the same time showing how important it is to have these relationships because everyone needs the love and support of others to get through life. Whether it be dealing with mental illness or the loss of a loved one we often can't handle it alone and need aid from those who truly care to get through these times. This film shows the stresses that are put upon those who become the helpers while also showing that in the end the helping hand you reach out to others often pays off for you in the end as well. Helping others helps you and giving people a chance despite their mental condition or any other circumstance is worth it because you never know what that person has to offer unless the chance is given.
The film features one of the most beautiful, unique, slow-burning romances i've ever seen in a film and the climax is well worth the wait. It is a masterful work all around, the acting by Cooper and Lawrence as well as the rest of the star studded cast create the perfect mood and atmosphere for such a story. The tone is perfect and the issues that are dealt with in the film are handled in a gentle way that allows us to learn and observe throughout as we can see the inner workings of the characters minds via facial expression and wonderful script.
All in all I'd say this film is the best film of 2012 due to the fact that it tells one of the most beautiful love stories ever put to film in a way that not only entertains but educates and enlightens. A must see film. I didn't really delve into much of the actual plot and goings on of the film because I want you to be able to experience that for yourself, I felt that a review such as this one would show what I thought of/ took from this film in a way that would inspire others to watch it/ watch it again. Hopefully it worked. Thanks.