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Silver Linings Playbook

R Released Nov 21, 2012 2h 2m Comedy Drama Romance List
92% Tomatometer 265 Reviews 86% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
After losing his job and wife, and spending time in a mental institution, Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) winds up living with his parents (Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver). 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 (Jennifer Lawrence), who offers to help him reconnect with his wife, if he will do something very important for her in exchange.
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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 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. Jan 14, 2021 Full Review Lisa Mullen Sight & Sound Russell's smart, snappy script is delivered by a top-notch cast, including two thoroughly likeable and well-matched leads. Apr 9, 2018 Full Review Emma Myers Film Comment Magazine But Silver Linings Playbook never induces a roll of the eyes, even if it never really surprises. Nov 5, 2013 Full Review Tania Hussain The Hudsucker 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. Jul 28, 2024 Full Review Michael Leader Den of Geek 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. Rated: 4/5 May 3, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 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. Rated: 4/4 Sep 21, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Fabrícia F Uma comédia romântica e dramática ao mesmo tempo, que permeia temas sensíveis como a depressão, presentes na sociedade atual. Entretanto a abordagem é feita de maneira competente e delicada para que o cinéfilo se conecte facilmente a trama. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/08/24 Full Review Ricardo W Una comedia romántica perfecta para tiempos imperfectos, o un dramón disfrazado de comedia, este film me agarró por sorpresa. La trama parece sencilla, o tantas veces repetida que está lejos de sorprender a nadie, pero hay que admitir que el tratamiento del tema está muy, muy bien. Al final, creo que no es comedia, sino que uno termina riéndose nerviosamente por una de dos razones: 1) porque lo que está ocurriendo en pantalla es realmente fuerte y la risa es el único escape, o 2) porque uno se identifica con alguno de los caracteres (o con todos) a tal punto que lo mejor es reír para no levantar sospechas. En cualquier caso, creo que eso habla muy bien de la construcción de los personajes: son complejos, humanos, y sobre todo muy bien retratados por actores que comprendieron de entrada esta rara combinación de drama y comedia. Hablando de los actores, hay que hacer mención del trabajo de Jennifer Lawrence. Su rol tal vez no parezca escrito para un Oscar, pero no en vano se le menciona como la única competidora real de Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty) de cara a estos premios: esta chica hace maravillas con un papel aparentemente sencillo. Su presencia comanda la escena con sutileza y a la vez con fuerza, y se le ve crecerse en pantalla como una especie de Katharine Hepburn contemporánea. Su ímpetu queda grabado en la mente del espectador. Ya sabíamos que podía actuar, ahora marca su impronta en este personaje, que bien podía haber pasado sin pena ni gloria, convirtiéndolo en obligante. El espectador queda indefenso, con necesidad de ver más de ella. Silver Linings Playbook es una interesantísima opción en cartelera, una de esas pocas películas ligeras que, por bien hechas, sobreviven el paso del tiempo. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Audience Member Put two of my favourite actors in a film and that’s all you need. Jennifer Lawrence snd Bradley Cooper in a film and you know it can’t fail. Then also add Robert Deniro and you’ve got an unmissable film. Absolutely great acting and script. I enjoyed every moment of this film. It has to be one of my favourite films and I’ve seen it man6 times. In my opinion it doesn’t disappoint and I am glad other people agree and it did so well. I feel it’s the sort of film that has something for everyone. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Jonas S I suppose it depends on who you are, but for any middle-class crazy person this movie will expose you so brightly on love, anger, confusion and family, it can be scary to look at, but the reward will stay with you as, in my opinion, one of the greatest movies of the last 20 years. And yes I confidently stand behind those words. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/24 Full Review Jace E I adore this movie. Filmmakers tend to make movies about perfect people, but what we really want to see is the growth of those people. What I love about "Silver Linings Playbook" is how absolutely broken Pat and Tiffany are portrayed at the beginning (and throughout). Hands down, this is my favorite performance of both Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence's careers. Their chemistry is palpable, while also being awkward and endearing. On top of their excellent performances, there is so much to love about this film: the dialogue, the setting, the Eagles, the emotion, the realness, the reaction to the final rating at the competition, I get chills just thinking about all of it. It's all wrapped up in the <i>perfect<i> final image before the credits roll. Best Character: Pat and Tiffany (I can't just pick one) Best Quote: "When life reaches out with a moment like this, it's a sin if you don't reach back" - Pat Best Scene: Outside the Dance Competition Best Piece of Score: "Walking Home" Watch filtered on VidAngel Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Audience Member I finally watched 'Silver Linings Playbook' and it was...fine. I know many people adore this film, and I can see why. For me, it was just a movie that existed. The performances were okay, the dialogue was decent. I didn't connect with it, but I didn't dislike it either. If you haven't seen it, you're not missing out. But if you have, that's okay too. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After losing his job and wife, and spending time in a mental institution, Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) winds up living with his parents (Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver). 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 (Jennifer Lawrence), 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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