Silver Linings Playbook

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Jacob B Two films compete in one. Half of this film tries to be a serious tale of mental illness and half of it tries to be a quirky screwball comedy like the ones from the 1930’s. It only succeeds in being a jumbled mess that never gels. From dark pathos to unbelievable sitcom/rom-com contrivances, from serious drama to broad slapstick (and with a few bizarre racial stereotypes thrown in) this film has no idea what the heck it wants to be. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/01/25 Full Review Micaela M I thought this was a great movie. The characters in this film were very relatable and as soon as they were introduced to each other, it left me longing for more and a deeper connection between the two. Very glad they didn't kill off Pat or Victoria because lowkey was expecting that but got a great ending! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review Mason M I really enjoyed Silver Linings Playbook. It's a really well made film that is directed and written very well that end up being extremely enjoyable. Both Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence both probably give the best performances I've seen from either of them, and their dynamic throughout the film is spectacular. The music was another highlight. Both the soundtrack and score by Danny Elfman are both amazingly selected and properly enhance any given scene. The writing was great too, especially the two main characters are greatly written and were two of the most entertaining characters I've seen in a movie in a while. But I don't really think I'm doing justice to how much I enjoyed this film in this review, because this film made me truly happy. I can't exactly pinpoint why that is, but it got me to feel good, and that's what any good film should try to do. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/17/25 Full Review Brooke R Pat returns home from a mental hospital where he was sent to rebuild his life after catching his wife with another man. He wants to fix his life and get back with his wife but it gets complicated when he meets a woman named Tiffany, who is dealing with her own problems including the recent death of her husband. They decide to help each other out by training for a dance competition which gives them both a goal. This movie shows how mental illness can affect your life in both negative and positive ways. The competition was the biggest moment where they both opened up to each other and even ended up together. Pat shows signs of bipolar disorder, which is a mood disorder where there is Mania so high energy and impulsive decisions and then depression which is low energy and comes with sadness. His mood always fluctuates. He becomes irritable. He is brutally honest and has some impulsive behaviors. He can also be seen with OCD Tendencies which he may get from his father. He has a fixation on fixing his marriage and routines. with this comes comorbid anxiety symptoms which can be seen in Pat. He also had PTSD which can be seen when he hears a specific song that reminds him of him and his wife before the incident. Some of Pat's symptoms include mood swings, manic symptoms, depressive symptoms, irritability and anger outbursts, obsessive thoughts, difficulty managing relationships, restlessness, psychosis, delusions. Pat symptoms mostly match the criteria of the DSM-5, especially his Manic behaviors. However the movie doesn't show the distinct episodes lasting the required time it also mixes OCD behaviors that are not typical of bipolar disorder alone. To be more accurate the movie could show clear episode durations include more definite depressive symptoms and be addressed if his OCD symptoms in tenancies are a separate Behavior. Pat's treatment mainly involves therapy and medication though not many details about what medication he was taking and how much he was going to therapy. He also uses physical activity such as running and support from his family and tiffany. The movie should have addressed more focus on medication and professional mental care cuz those are most important in real life bipolar disorder treatment. It should include mood stabilizers, consistent therapy that we can notice. I feel as the movie lowers the stigma around bipolar disorder and other disorders by having a character who is relatable and working toward recovery despite his challenges he shows even people with disorders can make meaningful relationships and goals some of the scenes where you see Pat with extreme outburst and unpredictable Behavior could reinforce stereotyping but overall the movie is more positive the only thing to add and to reiterate is to show the importance of professional treatment to avoid any stigma. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/30/25 Full Review anonymous q Silver Linings Playbook is an interesting movie that displays how mental health issues can impact real-world relationships and everyday experiences. Pat’s struggle with his bipolar disorder makes many things not only complicated for him but also to those around him. Pat especially portrays his struggles when it comes to trusting and connecting with others. Tiffany, a significant character show pat that they truly understand him and help him find a way to heal. Their bond shows that with support and understanding, many situations can have a better outcome. Overall, this is a great film that mixes humor with emotional struggles that many could relate to. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review Audience Member Extremely overrated. The movie ends up just giving me a headache honestly. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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