A beautiful small film that delights with splendid performances.

Rating: 9/10 (20 January 2013)

After watching this film, you will be emotionally attached. It is in my opinion a drama comedy rather than a Rom-com. The story is well told and the performances from the four main characters excellent.
Bradley Cooper at the beginning of the Oscar Season buzz was only rated as a short chance of a nomination. Well, I actually thought his work was well measured and his performance was strong. Jennifer Lawrence and De Niro were well deserved nominees too. But, in my opinion Jacki Weaver was a pleasure to watch as the mother of Brad's character. An understated performance who also deserved her nomination.
Regardless if the film only managers to achieve a few Oscars. It was pleasant piece of work. Well directed and even Chris Rock had to act and not rely on comedy. The story was pleasing and showed the real nature of Bi-Polar disorder in a well informed manner and David O Russell has worked hard again. An excellent piece of work.