4/5
David O. Russell has really refined his craft, especially from a pacing standpoint which in this film was so evident. Frantic and gradually calming, there is a great parallel to the progression of Bradley Cooper's character Pat's medication taking hold. There is a scene where Pat is having a manic episode. In the background is the very fitting "What Is and What Should Never Be" by Led Zeppelin and the scene is shot in a claustrophobic attic with a lot of close angle & shaky-cam that really added to the tension. By the final act I was literally on the edge of my seat - laughing to myself that I was actually looking forward to a dance scene. It was refreshing to see Chris Tucker again, and his character provided some levity in the already mildly comedic moments. Silver Linings cuts raw, and feels real.
Couple of comments on this movie... Everytime I saw Chris Tucker I chuckled to myself, without him even saying a word. When the movie first came out I never thought I'd get around to see it, I didn't have any real interest. I then heard from EVERYONE that it was a good movie. When I watched it my hopes were really high, and it never disappointed.
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