Tour d' Force for Lawrence and Cooper

Rating: 10/10 (21 February 2014)

Unfortunately for Bradley Cooper, Daniel Day Lewis was virtually unbeatable for his portrayal of Lincoln. Otherwise, I think he could well have walked away with his first Best Actor Academy Award. He was singularly most outstanding, as was his co-star Jennifer Lawrence. Beyond those two, the entire cast was just tremendous. It was the best role I've seen Robert DeNiro play in years. The film was a roller coaster of emotions...anger, humor, despair, elation, etc. Welcome to the bipolar world. I thought the director did a splendid job of thoughtfully exposing bi-polarism and how it can affect those who suffer from it and their families. This is a film that stirs your emotions...in a variety of ways. And, isn't that the goal of filmmakers...to move you. SLP gets a 10 for zapping a plethora of emotions in me. A truly unforgettable film, bravo!