Silver Lining Playbook is the most playful film of David Russell’s since Flirting with Disaster and Spanking the Monkey. Comedy seems to be his natural element. Or at least the films I like the most of his. Even in his comedies, it isn’t comedy for laughs sake. Silver Lining Playbook is no exception. Bradley Cooper excels as Pat and Jennifer Lawrence continues her streak of wonderful performances, as Tiffany.
Both have their own mental issues. While it is common in love stories to play out the theme of “ you are the only one for me,” I cannot recall a movie that brings together two characters that are quite as peculiar as these two. Their flaws and strengths complement and beautify the other. It is funny because it is painfully honest. There is nowhere for the characters and the audience to hide. The final scene is so gorgeous and unpredictable.
The film’s unorthodox delivery masks the love story that is at the movie’s core. And a beautiful love story it is.
Silver Lining Playbook is the most playful film of David Russell’s since Flirting with Disaster and Spanking the Monkey. Comedy seems to be his natural element. Or at least the films I like the most of his. Even in his comedies, it isn’t comedy for laughs sake. Silver Lining Playbook is no exception. Bradley Cooper excels as Pat and Jennifer Lawrence continues her streak of wonderful performances, as Tiffany.
Both have their own mental issues. While it is common in love stories to play out the theme of “ you are the only one for me,” I cannot recall a movie that brings together two characters that are quite as peculiar as these two. Their flaws and strengths complement and beautify the other. It is funny because it is painfully honest. There is nowhere for the characters and the audience to hide. The final scene is so gorgeous and unpredictable.
The film’s unorthodox delivery masks the love story that is at the movie’s core. And a beautiful love story it is.
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