Review of Silver Linings Playbook (2012) by Neil M — 08 Sep 2014

Whoever adapted a wonderful book into this joke of a screenplay should be tarred and feathered.

This review of Silver Linings Playbook (2012) was written by Neil M on 08 Sep 2014.

Silver Linings Playbook has generally received very positive reviews.

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