Summary:
Life doesn't always go according to plan. Pat Solatano has lost everything -
his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his
mother and father after spending eight months in 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, 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.
- Written by The
Weinstein Company
Interesting Facts:-The results of Eagles and Phillies games mentioned in the movie are all real
and all took place in 2008.
-Robert De Niro
actually teared up during the scene when Pat Sr. tells Pat he wished he was
closer to him, which was not scripted.
-Rachel McAdams, Olivia Wilde, Elizabeth Banks, Blake
Lively, Rooney Mara, Kirsten Dunst and Andrea Riseborough were considered for
the lead female role that went to Jennifer Lawrence.
-This is the first film, other than a Rush Hour
(1998) movie, that Chris Tucker has been in since Jackie Brown (1997) in 1997.
Both films feature Robert De Niro.
My review:
I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS MOVIE!! It felt real because I can relate to Pat (played
by Bradley Copper) with his depression issue. I love how this movie is also a
"mini love story" because of Tiffany who also has problems (played by
Jennifer Lawrence). Pat and Tiffany's
relationship was interesting to me because of the "healing" solution
of both of their problems they have. This movie really tells an important
message to be positive.
This movie was filmed
in Philadelphia which one of the cities I LOVE. I am from outside of
Philadelphia so I can relate to Pat's love with the Philly's football team the
Eagles. The dance practice and competition was a great idea for both of the
main characters. It made them happier in many ways. They had to do the dance
competition for a football bet for Pat’s father (played by Robert De Niro). At
the same time, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver
linings appear in both of their lives.
I completely forgot about this blog and I didn't post anything since May of 2013......
I just recently started a Intro to Film class at my class and I am LOVING it. I realized that I have this blog so I need to start using this blog.....seriously hahahahaha
Movies I might rate/critique soon:
Sliver lining Playbook
Cinema Paradiso
The Breakfast Club
More later on
Warning....I might not post often due college but I will do the best I can do. :D :D :D :D
