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FILM DETAILS

Certificate 12

Cast Bradley Cooper Jennifer Lawrence Chris Tucker

Directors David O Russell

Screenwriters David O Russell

Running Time 138 minutes

Silver Linings Playbook
Crazy brutal love

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Plot
Having spent eight months in psychiatric care for assaulting his wife’s lover, ex-teacher Pat (Cooper) is released into the care of his parents. Pat still believes his marriage can be saved, which he hopes to achieve with the aid of his equally damaged new friend, Tiffany (Lawrence).

Verdict
Jennifer Lawrence is the standout in a tonally uneven, eccentric romantic dramedy that fuses The Fisher King with Romy And Michele’s High School Reunion.


Reviewed by Damon Wise

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