“Silver Linings Playbook’ stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer
Lawrence, Robert DiNiro, Jackie Weaver, Chris Tucker and Julia Stiles in this
story of love, family, mental illness and football fever all ably sewn together
in the capable hands of director David O. Russell.
Based on the novel by Mathew Quick, there are scenes and
periods in the film where the manic and zany actions of its hero and heroine
make the viewer somewhat uncomfortable which is a testament to their ability to
capture the emotional upheaval the characters are experiencing as well as their
parents and friends who are compelled to witness such conduct. The film could
easily have gone in a negative direction but with the sharp and sensitive
screenplay co-written by Messrs.Quick and Russell it all works and, more than
that, it works really well. This is an up movie starting from a down place and
its progression to that result is one of the reasons it is so worth seeing.
This is a career maker for Ms. Lawrence (“Winter Bone”,“The Hunger Games”), a
career changer for Mr. Cooper (“The Hangover”) and a really good theatrical
experience for the viewer. I give this film a well deserved 3 and ½ stars for a
fine effort and result.
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