An A list movie about Mental Illness?
Believe it or not, it’s true. And with Bradley Cooper (The Hangover, Limitless, the A team) and Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games, X Men: First Class) no less.
Cooper plays Pat Solitano, a former teacher who struggles with bipolar and is trying to get his life back after being hospitalized in a mental institution for eight months.
Moreover, the story follows how dance can play a central role in healing processes. So, a movie about Mental Illness AND dancing? You bet I’ll be watching it soon!
Expect a review.
EDIT 1: I started this post on Nov 19. The movie was scheduled to be released on November 21st in Canadian theatres. Of course, by now, I lost the surprise element but I didn’t want to delete the draft.
EDIT 2: I didn’t win the hoodie either :(
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I didn’t know it was about this. I thought that it was just another fluffy romcom, but I am intrigued now. thanks!
Yeah, I’m intrigued as well. Will probably go see it tomorrow
Look forward to the review.
Wow, sounds awesome!! I hardly ever see movies or even watch tv but this sounds worth seeking out. Thanks for the heads up. :)
rach.
Yeah, I can’t wait to see it. I hope it doesn’t disappoint.
How are you doing?
Looking forward to your review! I am not a fan of movie theatres, but this one sounds almost intriguing enough for me!
Yes, I am very much intrigued so see what they’ve done with it. It could go either way
Look forward to the review – hadn’t heard a thing about the movie.
Oh really? That’s too bad. I mean, that people in general hadn’t heard about it. I’m curious because the cast is good. And according to Flixter, the critics gave it a good review.
I’m really looking forward to the film (and your review!) because everything I’ve seen about it so far sounds really good.
Yeah, I’m excited.
Although quite often mental illness is treated as a punchline, I do think people are gradually getting more accepting. And I’m definitely going to be dragging my husband to the this movie. Thankfully he loves Jennifer Lawrence so it shouldn’t be that hard.
Precisely! That’s why I’m so curious about it.
So this is in the theater now? Is it playing in the US? I’ve never heard of it – but yes, I am very interested too. I loved Jennifer Lawrence in Hunger Games and Cooper? Enough said. I hope it plays in the US. I don’t pay a lot of attention to the movies in the theater these days.
Yeah, it is in theatres now. I don’t see why it wouldn’t be playing in the US. Like I said, it’s an A list movie. It even has Robert DeNiro in it. He plays Cooper’s father.
Just cheked Flixster. It’s there so it’s definitely playing in the US
Great. Thanks.
Our Mummy is going to see it because her friend wanted to but she had no idea what it was about!
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oh, there you go, then! :) I intended to go today but I can’t, unfortunately
Thank you for your brief review of Silver linings, I didn’t know that mental health was a central theme. You have given me impetus to go and view – thanks again
Thank you. I still haven’t had a chance to see it. Crossing fingers they did a good job with it
I don’t even remember what the last adult movie (you know what I mean!) Sandra and I went to see was. Maybe we’ll hit this one?
hahahahaha
Yeah, I know what you mean. I also remember how got it felt to be able to see adult movies again, even if I still enjoy Disney/Pixar/whatever you call them now movies.