Silver Linings Playbook - A true silver lining

This isnt the type of movie i would actually be excited to see and i hadn't even heard of it until i saw a tv spot and the reason i didnt change channels was the song used (Hey Ho by The Lumineers).
So i did a little research into the movie, read the plot and etc but then i left it and forgot about it. Then recently i heard how its been nominated for 11 oscars and i came to realise just how big of a deal this movie was and thats when i told myself "I gotta check this out".
And this led to me having a 2 hour extra lie in on sunday just to see this movie.
Plot - After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper) moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her own.


Ok so the plot sounds good and kidna appealing but what really pulled me in was the 2nd trailer which i thought was amazing and really makes you wanna see it.
If that wasn't enough, the cast is superb with Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence providing magnificent lead roles, the supporting cast is rounded off well with Robert De Niro and Chris Tucker.
Pros:
- Great storyline that develops well and goes to new extremes
- Awesome humour, Pat's condition was shown in a slightly humorous way as well as a sad and challenging aspect of his life but Bradley Cooper did great in bringing a funny side to his character.
- Quotes, this movie is full of brilliant dialogue and life quotes that make it even more motivating.
- Casting
Cons:
- Running time. Ok so im being kinda harsh but thats cos theres not too many cons! The movie is just over 2 hours but theres never a dull moment.
- Not enough screen time for Chris Tucker
- Pat's past is not explored as much as that of Tiffany's
In short, this movie is hands down one of the best i've ever seen (and thats saying something). It displays many different emotions and problems that people everywhere go through everyday. The cast were top notch, the 2 leads of Cooper and Lawrence were simply sensational and had amazing chemistry throughout. The message this movie delivers is truly beautiful as it proves that everyone has their shot at a silver lining if they work hard enough.
I do not this trailer

Quotes:
"Can we get through one fucking conversation without you reminding me that my goddamn husband's dead?"

"The only way to beat my crazy was by doing something even crazier"

"When life reaches out with a moment like this, it's a sin if you don't reach back."
"If you stay positive, you have a shot at a silver lining"