Friday, January 31, 2014

Sliver Linings Playbook

                                                (Go to full size to watch the trailer)

Taylor's Rating- :D :D :D :D :D

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.

No comments:

Post a Comment