R (2:00)
Supposedly widely released 11/21/12 (but not here in Tucson!)
Viewed Monday, 1/7/13 at El Con
RT Critic: 91
Audience: 90
Cag: Awesome/Terrific/More-than loved it *6*
Directed by David O. Russell
The Weinstein Company
Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert DeNiro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker
I was totally entranced by this film. Bradley Cooper was wonderful as a bipolar man trying his best to keep his life together without medication. Robert DeNiro, the father who loved him (and ultimately had similar mental disabilities as his son), was so believable. Jacki Weaver, the mom, was right-on perfect (I though she was an aged Sally Struthers throughout the movie) Chris Tucker, who played the in-again, out-again friend, added just the right touch. And Jennifer Lawrence just shined. She nailed the part. What a cast! What a story! Such fantastic acting!!!! I loved it. And I'd watch it again and again.
MOVIE INFO
Life doesn't always go according to plan. Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) has lost everything -- his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother (Jacki Weaver) and father (Robert DeNiro) after spending eight months is a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat's parents want is for him to get back on his feet-and to share their family's obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. When Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he'll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives
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