Review of Silver Linings Playbook (2012) by Hailey S — 27 Jan 2015

My suspension of disbelief was broken the moment bookies covered a spread with a dance competition.

This review of Silver Linings Playbook (2012) was written by Hailey S on 27 Jan 2015.

Silver Linings Playbook has generally received very positive reviews.

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