“Silver Linings Playbook” was first introduced to us as a novel by Matthew Quick, but last year it was adapted into a film and directed by David O. Russell. The story is about forgiveness, second chances and hope.

In the beginning, the viewers follow Patrick, or Pat (Bradley Cooper), as he’s more commonly referred to throughout the movie. Pat gets a second chance to be in public after being in state custody for months for beating up his wife’s lover. Pat struggles with bipolar disorder and often goes into uncontrollable rages, but it’s heartwarming as a viewer that his parents are there for him.

After the introductions, Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence) and we get to see how Pat and Tiffany develop a relationship with each other throughout the movie, the relationship progresses as well as the movie and the storyline.

“Silver Linings Playbook” was very enjoyable to watch. It was funny, sad, heartbreaking and romantic. It was nice to see a father figure supporting his son in the movie instead of passing it off as bad behavior. The relationship between Pat and his father really made the movie come together in all the right places.

Jennifer Lawrence’s performance was also phenomenal. She captured the role perfectly, leaving the viewers at ease without wanting more from her character. The way Lawrence and Cooper co-existed on film made you want to jump up and down, especially at all of the little secret hints within the story that only made sense at the end or if you were really paying attention.

To sum it all up, as a viewer I did not find any cons with this movie and thought that it was nice that the filmmakers added what the title meant in the script.

If you’re looking for a light hearted film with different emotions throughout, give “Silver Linings Playbook” a try.