Review of Silver Linings Playbook (2012) by Theodaniels — 25 Jun 2013
A sweet, simple film that has the power to captivate you through the performances of it's cast. The narrative follows the basic format of any boy/girl love story but what makes this picture so pleasantly unique from the rest is the fact that it doesn't try too hard to remind you of the genre that it conforms to.
The use of music in Silver Linings is remarkably enthralling, in particular the use of Led Zeppelin's "What Is and What Should Never Be" when we first get a glimpse of Pat's mental fragility.
Having only recently been a David O. Russell fan since his boxing biopic "The Fighter", I was anxious as to what Silver Linings would bring to 2012 and whether or not my anticipation would end in disappointment but thankfully it most certainly didn't and if anything, left me admiring O.
Russell's directional ability even more. In short, Silver Linings is a splendid movie, worthy of a watch and one that will not disappoint.
This review of Silver Linings Playbook (2012) was written by Theodaniels on 25 Jun 2013.
Silver Linings Playbook has generally received very positive reviews.
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