Not Your Average Romantic Comedy... Quirky, Gritty, Moving, and Sublime!

Rating: 8/10 (18 January 2013)

Beautiful movie; I loved it! It's not your average romantic comedy. The story, the characters, their bonding, the situations - the whole screenplay is quirky, gritty, moving, and sublime. It doesn't get so intense, with a tinge of humour always in the air.
Everyone's unique and a little bit nuts, in their own way. No matter how different and crazy you are, there's always someone out there who's equally different and can match your craziness with their own.
The casting is outstanding; it's rare to find such a remarkable ensemble. Bradley Cooper is fantastic and compelling; his most natural character till date. Jennifer Lawrence is brilliant; she always amazes me with the range of emotions and characters she can handle. Robert De Niro and Jackie Weaver complete the terrific ensemble, with their magnetic presence. Julia Stiles, Chris Tucker and Anupam Kher also do interesting cameos.
In an era, where most romantic comedies are melodramatic, over the top and unbelievable, 'Silver Linings Playbook' sets the bar for how intelligent, well-acted and charming romantic comedies can be.