Silver Linings Playbook

I had heard mixed reviews about this movie. The critics loved it but some audiences didn't so I had to see it for myself. Besides the fact that I could watch Jennifer Lawrence read the dictionary (I think the same goes for Anne Hathaway but more on her in a post-to-come) I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I hate when people give away things from movies before I've seen them, I like to see a film with little, to no, preconceived notions about it. Which is mostly how I saw SLP besides the general raves/disappointments and the award nominations it received so far (Golden Globe nominations for both Cooper and Lawrence, and Best Motion Picture for a comedy or musical) I had no idea what it was about plot wise besides that dancing comes into play somehow which is why this review is a little unclear because you can read it without it ruining key plot details.
     Watching Bradley Cooper play such an intense role was wonderful. You sympathize with him when he is hurting or hurting others yet still can follow his sense of humor. Lawrence's performance I thought was exquisite. Again, you don't judge her for her flaws, you laugh with her, and you encourage her efforts to help him. The movie made me want to get up and dance with them at the end and literally cheer when they are scored in the dance contest. (I may have actually clapped. I would.)

    I think Lawrence definitely has a shot at winning the Golden Globe but I actually haven't watched the other three nominee's movies. And Cooper can expect to lose, not for a lack of talent, but because he is up against Hugh Jackman's performance in Les Miserables and I think there is no way he won't win.
     I would highly recommend this as a date movie! I think it can be really hard to find a movie or TV show that both genders can enjoy (sometimes) and this is definitely one of them. The guys will like the football (Eagles fans anyone?) and some fighting, the dancing isn't overwhelmingly so, and the same goes for the lovey dovey. It's the least mushy romantic comedy out there right now. It has a slight darkness to it but one that you can go with without wanted to kill someone or yourself. This unlikely relationship of two very broken people gives me hope that we can all be put back together again.