Silver Linings Playbook

 

Life doesn't always go according to plan.  Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) has lost everything -- his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother (Jacki Weaver) and father (Robert De Niro) after spending eight months in a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat's parents want is for him to get back on his feet - and to share their family's obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. When Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he'll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives.

I loved this movie.  They made you care about the characters and made it okay to laugh and care at the same time as they dealt with their mental disorders.  The chemistry between Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence was amazing.  And although it was pretty predictable where it all was going, I enjoyed the ride.  The performances of the ecclectic group of supporting characters were equally funny, touching and entertaining.  

I would absolutely recommend everyone checking this movie out.  It has some of the better performances of the year across the board for the year and it a very entertaining story.