In light of “Bell Let’s Talk Day” (which raised $4.8 million
for mental health), and Oscar season, I thought I would give my entry on David
O. Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook”.
This touching film has made Oscar history by becoming the first movie in
31 years to receive nominations in all acting categories. Best Actor
(Bradley Cooper), Best Actress (Jennifer Lawrence), Best Supporting Actor
(Robert De Niro) and Best Supporting Actress (Jacki Weaver). The film is
also nominated for Best Picture, Director (David O. Russell), Adapted
Screenplay, and Film Editing. In addition, the amazing Jennifer Lawrence
won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical. Needless to
say, this is a definite must see film.
The film follows Pat Solitano (Cooper), who now
finds himself living back with his mother and father after spending eight
months in a state institution on a plea bargain. He is suffering from
Bipolar Disorder which so many Canadians are battling through today. He lost his house, his teaching job, and his
wife. Pat is determined to follow the road of recovery; rebuild his life
and get his wife back. Pat then meets Tiffany (Lawrence), who is also
sorting through her own problems.
Tiffany knows Pat’s wife and offers to help him reconnect with her. That is only if he'll do something very
important for her in return— enter into a dance competition with her. Pat reluctantly agrees to Tiffany’s proposition
and a surprisingly unlikely bond begins to form between the two of them.
There is a huge stigma surrounding mental illnesses in North
America. This often is the reason why
people ignore their problems and don’t seek treatment. I think this film does a great job a
showcasing this misunderstood illness, and they demonstrate that it is possible to find your silver lining along with
the help of family, friends and inner strength.
Take a look at
the trailer below, and be sure to tune into the 85th Academy Awards,
February 24th 2013, at 7pm on ABC.
Silver Linings Playbook
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