Silver Linings Playbook (2012) (Blu-ray/DVD Review)
Directed By: David O. Russell
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro
Rated: R/Region: A(Blu-ray) 1(DVD)/2:35/1080p/Number of disc: 2
Available from Anchor Bay
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 DeNiro) after spending eight months is 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.
If you are a fan of more adult based comedies that are funny, but in a mature way this would be a great film for you. This movie takes a very real illness and doesn’t overdo its way through the comedy aspects of the situation. We have great characters being played by great actors and it all makes for a fun in just the right way film that can make you laugh, but still can pull on the right emotion string when need be.
Bradly Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence are great in their roles here. They are the people really taking the movie to the place it goes and I’m happy to see these two leading the way here. I do think it is a very good movie overall, with a great plot and interesting twist and turns in the story. I don’t know if I’d call it “great”, but anyone who loves series comedies will enjoy it. It also comes packed with an ALMOST perfect transfer in the Blu-ray side of things as well.
– Deleted Scenes
– Silver Linings Playbook: The Movie That Became A Movement
– Q&A Highlights
– Dance Rehearsal
– Learn To Dance Like Pat & Tiffany
– Going Steadicam With Bradley Cooper
