Bradley Cooper is undoubtedly one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood right now. He has delivered sensational performances in flicks such as Limitless (2011), American Hustle (2013), American Sniper (2014), A Star Is Born (2018), and many more. He even marked his feature directional debut with A Star Is Born and led the project alongside Lady Gaga. His recent project, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, has emerged as one of the best MCU movies since Endgame (2019). His voice performance as Rocket was one of the film’s brightest points. We recommend you all watch one of his best movies that will surely win your hearts: Silver Linings Playbook (2012).
The film revolves around Pat Solitano (Cooper), who gets out of a mental institution after being admitted due to his bipolar disorder. He tries to get back on track and reunite with his estranged wife. Along the way, he forms an unexpected friendship with Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), who has her own emotional struggles. As the film progresses, we see them helping each other navigate their turbulent lives and find hope.
Silver Linings Playbook is a movie which explores relationships, mental health, and the need for happiness in life with authenticity, heart and a lot of humour.
Cooper and Lawrence gave career-defining performances in the film, with the latter winning the Oscar for Best Actress at the 85th Academy Awards. The movie also gained praise for handling sensitive concepts like mental health and human emotions with empathy and realism. David O. Russell’s brilliant direction also keeps the project authentic and provides additional emotional depth. His faithfulness to Matthew Quick’s novel gives the audience a well-rounded watching experience.
The film currently stands at a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 260 reviews.
Helmed by David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Anupam Kher, and Chris Tucker. The film is available on Netflix. Stream it now!