Review of Silver Linings Playbook (2012) by Rob B — 18 Jan 2015

Nice cosy, quirky feel good film, and there's nothing wrong with that.

This review of Silver Linings Playbook (2012) was written by Rob B on 18 Jan 2015.

Silver Linings Playbook has generally received very positive reviews.

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