Film review of “Silver
Linings Playbook”When I first saw previews for “Silver Linings Playbook,” I knew I had to see it; there was no reason why I could miss seeing a movie with such an amazing cast. Starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawerence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver and Julia Stiles, this film, directed by David O. Russell, is a dramatic comedy that shows the fundamentals of having family, as well as friends, that love you through the good times and the bad times. With amazing performances from every actor and a great script, “Silver Linings Playbook” had me smiling the whole time.
Set in Philadelphia in 2008, recently divorced Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper) has just gotten out of a mental hospital after having eight months of treatment for his bipolar disorder. When Pat gets out, he is determined to get his life back to normal, and his first step is getting his wife back. The plan does not start off smoothly though, due to the stress from his parents (Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver) and his odd meeting with a woman named Tiffany (Jennifer Lawerence), a young widow who uses dance as her therapy. The two begin to form a strange friendship and soon grow to enjoy each other’s craziness that seems to always be present in their lives.
“Silver Linings Playbook” is not the type of movie that everyone will enjoy, but it is going to be one of my favorites. Keeping me laughing and smiling throughout its entirety, the film definitely deserves its eight Oscar nominations, as well as all the praise it is currently getting.
“Les
Misérables” film review
BY
COLLEEN HOFFMANN
This musical, based on Victor Hugo’s novel, is about events taking place in France during the nineteenth century. It focuses around a man, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), who was imprisoned for nineteen years for stealing a loaf of bread. When released from prison, he is chased down by Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe). As he is chased, he meets a bishop who convinces him to devote his life to God, thus leading him on the rest of his journey. The title is accurate to the story and shows a truthful portrayal of life in France during this time, which was far from perfect. There is plenty of hardship, some comic relief (provided by Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen as the Thénardiers), and amazing music. This film features an all-star cast and true-to-times scenery and costuming. Even though some performances are lacking, the rest of the cast picks up the slack. If you are a fan of musicals or historical movies, this is the film for you. Oh, and remember to bring tissues; it’s a tearjerker.
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