A Sound Tale of Unsound Characters.

Rating: Null/10 (5 October 2013)

A sound tale of two unsound characters, Silver Linings Playbook is a tightly structured & wonderfully scripted film by David O. Russell which manages to work on the better side of the silver lining between predictably boring & predictably interesting and the one thing which made sure that happens is the overall performances by its entire cast.
The story concerns a former school teacher named Pat who, after his stint at a medical institution, moves back in with his parents in their Philadelphia home and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife & get his life back. But all his plans soon go for a toss when he meets Tiffany, a girl with problems of her own, as the two embark on a love/hate friendship based solely on their own selfish reasons.
David O. Russell's direction smoothly covers the evolution of its two lead characters & the film presents a fine balance between its elements of comedy, drama & romance. Although everyone has finely contributed in the acting department, the most impressive work comes from Bradley Cooper & Jennifer Lawrence in what is arguably the finest performances of their careers, so far.
Predictable yet interesting, hilarious yet dramatically moving & presented in fragments yet managing to remain quite stable throughout its runtime, Silver Linings Playbook is a delightful rom-com that's nicely directed, lively scripted, elegantly composed & energetically performed by its cast & crew to deliver an entertainment worthy of your time & money.