Here is another movie worth seeing this year. In fact, it’s  a MUST see if you enjoy well done “feel good” Rom-Coms.. The story follows a family in a very serious situation, but we can all identity with the truth and emotions that comes with struggling through hard  times. It's a story that's easy to connect with, and it's a film that will make you smile from beginning to end.  

 

Silver Linings Playbook is about a man named Pat, played by Bradley Cooper  who has just been released from an eight month sentence in a psychiatric hospital as a result of a plea bargain for a serious assault. He wants to get his life back  on track so he can get his wife back but is being held back by his parents and his unstable condition Also the fact that his wife has a restraining order prohibiting him from seeing or being anywhere near her is a big problem. . After a little while, he strikes up an interesting friendship with Jennifer, played by Jennifer Lawrence .  She is a friend of Pat’s wife and he sees her as a possible go between. Both of these characters are going through  difficult  problems which makes their friendship even more quirky and thought-provoking.

Because a large amount of romantic comedies are stale and overdone, Silver Linings Playbook is a breath of fresh air.. What's original about Silver Linings Playbook is that it doesn't follow that same old predictable story line in the slightest. It is unpredictable but at the same time, more relatable The most surprising aspect of Silver Linings Playbook, however, is  the “Oscar” worthy performance of Bradley Cooper. Even though this is a comedy, Cooper plays what is maybe one of the most serious roles he's ever performed. This is without a doubt Cooper's best work thus far in his career. Jennifer Lawrence has a performance of equal caliber  She's quirky, complicated, hilarious, and you really just can't get enough of her. Robert DeNiro also delivers a strong performance as Cooper's over the top, almost fanatical Philadelphia Eagle's fan and loving, somewhat OCD father. Chris Tucker of “Rush Hour” fame plays a surprisingly mellow role . But even though he’s mellow, he is still very comedic in a toned down way.

Silver Linings Playbook is full of creativity and has a minimal on romance clichés. It is hands down one of the best romantic comedies to be made within the last couple of years. This film contains many laugh out loud moments and a number of scenes that will warm your heart to the point where you can't help but leave the theater smiling. Silver Linings Playbook is the perfect date movie that both men and women can easily enjoy. Be forewarned, the dialogue contains several uses of the “F” word but there is no violence or nudity.

 

Clark