The Silver Linings Playbook is a 2012 American drama film directed by David O. Russell and written by Robert Caro. It stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Chris Tucker, Jacki Weaver, Anupam Kher and Julia Stiles. The film was produced by Atlantic Productions, Emmett Furla Oasis Films and Pascal Pictures.
The film was selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in May 2012. This movie is a play about love, life, and tragedy. A play about the power of love, sacrifice, and the ability to come back from the edge. If you are a fan of this movie, then you will surely love reading this review as well.
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Meaning Of The Movie- Silver Linings Playbook
The movie tells us the life of Pat Solitano, who is a hot-headed, steroid-pumping boxer. He faces his father with anger and moves on in life when he meets Tiffany – making him change what every day used to be like for him as well as beginning to deal with his family’s illness.
Fox says “the pain felt by these characters, both individually and collectively,” eventually inspires them all towards happiness through helping each other learn how to control their emotions. Also, the main idea behind this movie is to make people understand that there are always good things in life, and no matter how difficult it might seem, sometimes everything will be ok inside our own universe as long as we keep on living!
Sheikh also says, “we have tremendous empathy for each other when problems occur,” “and very often they can only find a true solution when they communicate with love.” Therefore, all these life quotes inspire us to live completely differently and not just forget about them for a long time…
Raveena says, “If you have a dream, believe that life is going to give it back to you. And the first step is believing…” I think Raveena’s words can be applied to all those hard-working people who keep on dreaming of success through whatever they do … because even though I always say everyone should want money then don’t be lazy to work… It’s a must.
Ending of the Movie
The ending of this movie is the first time that people who need TLC (love, kindness etc.) are shown in a positive way, and we have a strong feeling from these characters that their fight will be won and they will finally overcome.
It also encourages us even if we feel angry or hurt over anything. There’s always someone out there who would want to listen with sympathy instead of being sarcastic like usual…it happens all the time. So, when you think no one would want to listen or understand…it actually happens all the time and with someone who is just like you and shares a similar background because they care too!
At the end of the movie, one of the characters reminds that:” The first step is believing. If you want it, then believe in yourself and your ability.” Since we now have strong proof that indeed our dream will become a reality, encouragement should be a source of optimism when facing every difficult situation we encounter.
Besides, Pat Solitano is always on our minds. We couldn’t help but recall his words “some people say I’m handsome, intelligent and a great father… the truth is that’s all true you need to find the real me.” Even when he was challenged by his rival Tony Soprano in the Mafia series, what Pat said during their intense fight made us remember how powerful being confident can make you succeed over your enemy. Even if we feel pressured or discouraged at times, it’s important to keep cheering ourselves up and remember that the only thing that matters is how much we believe in ourselves.
Key characters of the movie
1.Pat Solitano
Pat Solitano was the lead character of the movie. He is a very important character because he inspired us to never give up on pursuing our dreams. There were times when Pat felt like giving up the only time, we really started thinking that we won’t be able to reach our goals.
But there’s always a new beginning, and we are reminded of that song when Pat is having another difficult time in the movie where he stood up again after his condition was getting worse but not giving up just yet! While it may look impossible, with consistency and hard work, anything can become possible if you only believe :)! We were inspired by the fact that even though their efforts weren’t enough, Pat and his family’s continued efforts finally became possible.
Bradley Cooper played this character, and most of you would know him from “Silver Linings Playbook.” He was pretty good at portraying this role, and I absolutely love watching the film because he brings our character even more to life!
2.Tiffany
Tiffany was portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence. In the movie Silver Linings Playbook, she played this very Lovable character! Tiffany is a new girl who recently moved into Pat’s house. She was the one who became her closest friend during that time, and we loved seeing them together, especially when they went for coffee for their first date after bonding with each other!!
We thought their chemistry was amazing too! The movie’s also a contrast with fictional stories because we see how Tiffany became an awesome friend to Pat, very insecure at first and then teaching her own strength as she not only gives great advice but shows us that.
“Hard work always leads to good things…You don’t have to do something super hard or spit out some big word list just yet. If you keep working the way you’re doing now, I can assure you you’ll get there.”
3.Veronica
Veronica was portrayed by Julia Stiles. She was Pat’s neighbor who lives downstairs, and she is the best friend of Tiffany as well. We noticed similarities between Veronica/Tiffany because they both have got problems, but they really help each other get through it.
even though there are times when we see their next relationship getting a little bit complicated 🙂 In this role, Julia performed great! She obviously showed that her character could be smart in some situations too but mainly just empathetic to Pat, caring and supportive as well.
We really appreciated her portrayal of this character in the movie Silver Linings Playbook! We HIGHLY recommend reading this book if you haven’t already because it is a GREAT book!! It’s FULL OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE!!!! 😉
4.Dolores
Dolores (played by Jacki Weaver) in the movie Silver Linings Playbook was a surprising turn too! Pat, the main character, was in an affair, and she helped him keep living his life as normally as possible.
Important events of the movie
The movie Silver Linings Playbook starts with the scene of Pat Solitano, the main character played by Bradley Cooper, sitting in an office room. He recalls his patient who died two years ago and how he is still haunted by not being able to provide help in time or know what happened on that horrible day..
After ending his story to Chris (Pat’s best friend) tells him: “I admire you because your heart is gold but also scared very much .” This simple line triggers Pat that not only his illness but all the scars he carries in his heart can also be successfully traded and lived with.
The real turning point of the movie is found at the scene where Pat and Brendan meet for the first time. The latter tells him about how hard it’s to find a medium, especially somebody within one city block, then adds: “There were two males sitting next to you, looking like we do .” Pat doesn’t belittle this, and instead, he asks, “Do you think they are in the same situation as me?”
This moment reflects on his life: whether all people have to be proud about but if, may not find members of the opposite sex attractive. But how much we need support from others that inspire us with positive emotions when it concerns love is “touched” very deep by the film, which was written with ambitions aimed at spreading positivity.
All in all, the film appeal to reach not only males but females – or everyone which it comes across at last. It creates a message that anybody could be themselves, and nobody should have any negativity towards anyone for this condition. We can expect that more films with like humor as Silver Linings will also have such suicidal moments in them where issues of mental health are taken more seriously than before!
Pat’s meeting with Tiffany is a very important scene in the film, as Pat needs to find someone who understands his situation. This encounter leads both characters on vulnerable paths, which are reflected back by their character developments and final decision-making.
At the end of the movie, it is possible that Patrick said, “I’m lucky because most people don’t know what happened, “but despite its noble intentions, Silver Linings Playbook received mixed reactions from critics since there is always an element of uncertainty what to make of this film. Nevertheless, the positive approach towards dark issues such as mental health is definitely worth talking about in the future!
Silver Linings Playbook- Ending Explained
“I chose this ending. I thought it was funnier – overly emotional and open wound or light in comparison to most endings, denoting that he had healed at the end of the film with a beautiful love story.” Alfonso Cuarón believes that his script has an ambiguous ending: “maybe not very logical but only good,” says Alfonso Cuaron, who directed the movie (partly on his own) after team- making it with Rebecca Lenkiewicz.
Tiffany and Pat’s fate is uncertain after the end of their relationship; Jeanne notes that “they both cut loose from this great love; she married another man.” “This could be an ending where they just meet up again years later,” says Cuarón, who was directed from a screenplay by Patti Smith and Robert B. Weide (based on Michael Chabon’s novel).
“I wanted to leave the audience in that dark place where they don’t know what’s going on,” Cuaron continues. “That’s how the ending is – cuts are different ways of looking at both those characters, and you don’t really feel if it was a happy or sad end.”
Bertolucci describes his film as an ambiguous conclusion: Donna Bertolini sees her picture very much like this quote from director Luca Barboni. “Gigi, with its images of darkness, may also be said to end in an ambiguous manner,” says Luca Barboni, who made his movie as a kind of meditation on “the twilight at the edge of life.”
Other interpretations described this ending varied depending on how they are approached – but that is a staple characteristic which has irritated critics for years, and amongst collectors, it is considered the most significant or merely the most famous, with it being identified and described in numerous publications.
Conclusion
The movie Silver Lining Playbook is a really good one if you consider the fact that the ending of this movie is just as it seems. The movie is not a truly happy and fun wrap- up, rather it’s the sad reality that Patchcraft was just full of doubt at the start.
But this ending has remained in the producers’ minds since they have made it. I could suggest you watch other movies and see if any (like Silver Lining Playbook) follow up all of your favorite endings or just go with what you like and enjoy what makes sense to do so.
FAQs:
1.What Is Silver Linings Playbook 2012?
Ans: I do not know the exact release date of the movie. However, I am pretty sure that it was to be released around November 16, 2012. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen an IMDb entry for it; however, it may be outdated.
2.Is Watching Silver Linings Playbook a Waste of Time?
Ans: Again, I’m pretty sure that you will not be disappointed with this ending as the correct one, so if your answer is no, then who cares at all, considering how it must have been a total pain to make.
3.What Is the Rating of “silver Linings Playbook” 2012?
Ans: This movie is rated PG-13 for a reason. Some of the scenes of this film can be considered controversial, with many questions about what was shown at one point or another in the movie, some are too much (sex?), and not enough detail has been given to understand it all as there have been no sources (which made me sad) so it’s up to us to “fill in” on our own.
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