Review of Silver Linings Playbook (2012) by Tvjerry — 07 Dec 2012
As the movie begins, Bradley Cooper is released from a mental facility where he was sentenced after a violent incident. He returns home to his parents (De Niro's his dad) and tries to get his demons under control.
It's not long til he meets his unstable soulmate (Jennifer Lawrence) and the knotty relationship develops. This is not a punchline script: The humor comes from the characters and their unwieldy interactions.
Expect more quiet chuckles than outright laughter. Performances are uniformly strong (great to see Chris Tucker) with Lawrence adding to her short list of impressive characters. If you enjoy watching emotional outbursts and frantic family arguments, you may find this film entertaining.
I was never bored, but never captivated either.
This review of Silver Linings Playbook (2012) was written by Tvjerry on 07 Dec 2012.
Silver Linings Playbook has generally received very positive reviews.
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