Silver Linings Playbook
First from the title thought it's a movie about aging. But not really... It's how a man with anger and bipolar issues returns home from rehabilitation to manage his life and family again. Remind me of Ben Stiller's Greenberg, if not Adam Sandler's Anger Management kind of comedy.
But the level of this movie is definitely above both.. and more structured. In addition to his parents and his issue with his ex-wife, he also meets a new girl with a depression and dark record.
The result is the formula we all know good enough. Two oddballs to make it right. However, i really enjoyed the process. There are dark and also hilarious moments, and not too overly dramatic. Thumbs up also to the superb acting from all, esp Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and the mother.. (dunno her name). Pleasant surprise and love it.
Rating: 4.5/