Directed By: David O. Russell
Written By: David O. Russell
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, and Jacki Weaver
Running Time: 122 minutes
Premise: Patrick "Pat" Solitano, Jr., a man with bipolar disorder is released from a psychiatric hospital and moves back in with his parents. Determined to win back his estranged wife, Pat meets recently widowed Tiffany Maxwell, who offers to help him get his wife back if he enters a dance competition with her. The two become closer as they train and Pat, his father, and Tiffany examine their relationships with each other as they cope with their issues.
Written By: David O. Russell
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, and Jacki Weaver
Running Time: 122 minutes
Premise: Patrick "Pat" Solitano, Jr., a man with bipolar disorder is released from a psychiatric hospital and moves back in with his parents. Determined to win back his estranged wife, Pat meets recently widowed Tiffany Maxwell, who offers to help him get his wife back if he enters a dance competition with her. The two become closer as they train and Pat, his father, and Tiffany examine their relationships with each other as they cope with their issues.
Why You Should See It
The movie handles its subject matter of mental illness extremely well, but it also gives us perspective on other things. Out of all the genres in cinema, romantic comedies probably produce some of the most disappointing films (outside of horror), but you won't get that impression after watching Silver Linings Playbook. It isn't predictable and it does not try to be cute. Also, this movie does a great job of showing the culture of a suburban community where everyone knows everyone and information gets around fast. While David O. Russell's American Hustle may be slightly more entertaining (and I do mean SLIGHTLY), this film will definitely grab you and hold you close.
The movie handles its subject matter of mental illness extremely well, but it also gives us perspective on other things. Out of all the genres in cinema, romantic comedies probably produce some of the most disappointing films (outside of horror), but you won't get that impression after watching Silver Linings Playbook. It isn't predictable and it does not try to be cute. Also, this movie does a great job of showing the culture of a suburban community where everyone knows everyone and information gets around fast. While David O. Russell's American Hustle may be slightly more entertaining (and I do mean SLIGHTLY), this film will definitely grab you and hold you close.