Silver Linings Playbook

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Silver Linings Playbook

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2012

2h 2m

Comedy

Drama

Romance

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After losing his job and wife, and spending time in a mental institution, Pat Solatano winds up living with his parents. He wants to rebuild his life and reunite with his wife, but his parents would be happy if he just shared their obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when Pat meets Tiffany, who offers to help him reconnect with his wife, if he will do something very important for her in exchange.

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Critics Consensus

Silver Linings Playbook walks a tricky thematic tightrope, but David O. Russell's sensitive direction and some sharp work from a talented cast gives it true balance.

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Katie Presley

Bitch Media

01/14/2021

Frustrating as it can be to watch, nixing nuance for a heavy-handed storyline that convinces viewers of Pat and Tiffany's humanity is forgivable.

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Lisa Mullen

Sight & Sound

04/09/2018

Russell's smart, snappy script is delivered by a top-notch cast, including two thoroughly likeable and well-matched leads.

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Emma Myers

Film Comment Magazine

11/05/2013

But Silver Linings Playbook never induces a roll of the eyes, even if it never really surprises.

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Tania Hussain

The Hudsucker

07/28/2024

Russell’s adaptation illustrates a heartwarming and hilariously realistic tale that has complications but creates such an overall admiration for the film and its characters.

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Michael Leader

Den of Geek

05/03/2024

4/5

Russell has provided us with a smart, satisfying antidote to the anti-rom-com. I think it’s safe to say success suits him pretty well.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

09/21/2022

4/4

Fueled by unexpected dramatic turns and a gamut of oddball hang-ups that set the comic tone, Silver Linings Playbook marks another decisive triumph for David O. Russell, who’s made both the funniest film and the most heartening romance in recent memory.

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Anup

1d

It was a different take on love and lost love with the leading man and lady both suffering from mental illness and marriage trauma. The plot got silly and nonsensical at times, but in the end it proved a tearjerker.

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dave e

@caseyeisenman Jan 10

One of the best films I ever had the pleasure to watch! The acting and story is A-1, the movie is funny, sad and full of hope. 5 starz!!!!!

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Pierson P

@ppiche77 Jan 4

I love this Film, Perfect mix of Comedy and Romance

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Kevin P

Dec 10

A very charming and intense rom-com drama about a Bipolar romance. It's not perfect representation, but it was a great steppingstone for portraying mentally illness with these complex characters and their intense emotions. We get some crazy high energy funny performances by Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, as they both share great chemistry and find an abrasive, but empathetic understanding of each other. Special props to Jennifer Lawrence. Robert DeNiro is fantastic as the dad with OCD. Chris Tucker is very funny and sweet. The first act is pretty rough, but it gradually turns into a lighter romantic comedy. The movie is very funny and has great naturalistic dialogue. I loved the laidback guitar soundtrack. The climax is resolved in a very heartwarming and funny manner that feels true to the characters without feeling too unrealistic. I wish the movie portrayed the depressive side of the bipolar disorder. But it's still a great drama that morphs into a very unique rom-com.

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Nov 17

One of my favorite movies. It's sooo funny, and that's why I liked it. The fact that Bradley cooper mentions Metallica is an instant 5/5. But of course you would only understand and appreciate the reference if you are cultured.

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aldiano a

Nov 11

this is the best romcom movie ever for me.

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Synopsis

After losing his job and wife, and spending time in a mental institution, Pat Solatano winds up living with his parents. He wants to rebuild his life and reunite with his wife, but his parents would be happy if he just shared their obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when Pat meets Tiffany, who offers to help him reconnect with his wife, if he will do something very important for her in exchange.

Director: David O. Russell
Producer: Donna Gigliotti, Bruce Cohen, Jonathan Gordon
Screenwriter: David O. Russell
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Weinstein Company
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content/Nudity|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $132.1M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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