The Silver Linings Playbook

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Part of Pat's journey to try and get re-united with his ex-wife, an artistic, intellectual literature major and teacher, is to begin to read through some of her favourite books, particularly those she taught to her students. So he reads, and responds to such books as The Great Gatsby, A Farewell to Arms, Catcher In The Rye, The Bell Jar, responding to them with approval or dismay according to his `Silver Lining' philosophy, and need for the happy wrap. There is a lot of warm humour in the author's use of this. Perez, Rodrigo (December 20, 2012). "David O. Russell's Silver Linings Playbook Hits 700 Screens Starting Christmas Day". Indiewire. Archived from the original on October 2, 2015 . Retrieved December 21, 2012.

The author delves deeply into the way Pat’s (our protagonist) mind works. At times it feels uncomfortably specific in detail. Ray Subers (November 25, 2012). "Weekend Report: 'Twilight,' Bond Dominate Fruitful Thanksgiving". Archived from the original on July 18, 2019 . Retrieved April 17, 2020. This book can be summed up very simply. It’s about a football-obsessed, mentally ill man--Pat Peoples--who’s readjusting to his life after a years-long stay at a "neuropsychological facility," whatever that is. He spends his days exercising for several hours in a row while nurturing a fantasy that he will soon reunite with his former wife.

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Kit, Borys (September 26, 2011). "Oscar-Nominated 'Animal Kingdom' Actress in Talks to Join 'Silver Lining Playbook' ". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 17, 2020 . Retrieved November 19, 2011. The parts where he was "cowering" from Kenny.G (and his clarinet) being in the room with him or where his music was playing, had me both cringing & laughing at the same time. Yes, another "Oh Pat!" moment. Baca, Ricardo (November 21, 2012). "Movie review: A pleasure looking for those "Silver Linings" ". The Denver Post. MediaNews Group. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016 . Retrieved January 10, 2013.

Chang, Justin (September 9, 2012). " Silver Linings Playbook". Variety. Reed Elsevier Properties Inc. Archived from the original on February 19, 2013 . Retrieved September 27, 2012. I totally understood so many of his thought patterns. Looking for answers in the clouds and wishing for the unattainable. And his unshakeable belief in "silver linings". I say yes! There's no point in existing otherwise.Cooper and Lawrence were highly lauded for their performances. [50] [51] [52] [53] [54] [55] Kevin Jagernauth of The Playlist praised the film as "an enormously entertaining, crowd-pleasing winner" and noted that the performances from the two leads were "carefully developed, and perfectly pitched", deserving of awards. [56] David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter said that "the chemistry between Cooper and Lawrence makes them a delight to watch" and that their performances anchor the ensemble cast who also give great performances even in small roles. Rooney also complimented the "invigorating messiness" and "nervous energy" of the choreography. [57] Richard Corliss of Time magazine also applauded the performances of the leads, particularly Lawrence, stating that her performance is "the reason to stay" to watch the whole film, and praising her maturity. [58] I finished reading the book yesterday and so I bought a pirated DVD copy and watched it today. The movie people made the dull book somewhat better. Dull because it is all a rehash. I've seen enough of the mentally-challenged people who have golden innocent hearts in the past. Think Tom Hanks in 1994 movie Forrest Gump and Logan Lerman in last year's The Perks of Being a Wallflower. The story of Pat Peoples here in The Silver Linings Playbook basically follows the same plot as those of Forrest and Charlie. People find them all adorable because we all have our own deficiencies and these fictional characters triumph over theirs despite the fact that they are more mentally-challenged that most of us. Jennifer Vineyard (December 20, 2012). "Party Lines Slideshow: David O. Russell Tells Us Who Else Auditioned for Silver Linings Playbook". Vulture.com. New York magazine. Archived from the original on March 30, 2020 . Retrieved December 27, 2012. Pat is a man in his mid thirties, though he believes he is some years younger, having spent more time than he realises in a `neural health facility' in Baltimore (a psychiatric hospital) Pat committed some sort of violent act, and has an obsession with his ex-wife. He is an incurable optimist, dedicated to happy endings in films and determined that the silver linings on clouds, and the happily ever after, must happen. Following his release from the hospital, engineered by his loving mother, he must agree to regular therapy, and a regimen of psychiatric drugs. He has returned to living in the parental home. He has agreed to all of this, and is working hard on shedding the weight he put on in hospital, his goal being to become again the sports and history teacher with a great body which he had when he met and married his ex-wife. He is convinced they can get together again. The movie is a nuanced, sometimes hilarious picture of mental health seen through the eyes of two relatable, struggling individuals who match each other’s crazy in a way that might just save both of them. Tiffany in particular is given life in the movie (as embodied by Jennifer Lawrence) in a way that rises above the caricature she’s painted as in the book. But all of the characters and their relationships make more sense and are much more likable as envisioned by Russell.