{"id":2105125,"date":"2025-10-21T07:04:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T07:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2105125"},"modified":"2025-10-21T07:04:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T07:04:55","slug":"silver-linings-playbook-will-forever-be-one-of-my-favorite-movies-especially-because-of-its-representation-of-bipolar-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/silver-linings-playbook-will-forever-be-one-of-my-favorite-movies-especially-because-of-its-representation-of-bipolar-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Silver Linings Playbook Will Forever Be One Of My Favorite Movies, Especially Because Of Its Representation Of Bipolar Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: The Weinstein Company<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There are only two movies that I would consider \u201cperfect,\u201d and those two movies are <em>Marty<\/em>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/favorite-best-picture-winner-shortest-150400625.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:which I've already written about;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">which I&#8217;ve already written about<\/a>, and <em>Silver Linings Playbook<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That said, while I quite recently gushed over <em>Marty<\/em>, it&#8217;s been a while since I gushed over <em>Silver Linings Playbook, <\/em>and I think I should again since I consider it one of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/new\/30-Best-Romantic-Comedies-All-Time-43134.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the best romantic comedies of all time;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the best romantic comedies of all time<\/a>. However, while I could talk all day about the screenplay, acting, and directing, the thing that I want to focus on today is the insightful representation of bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Because at the heart of this film is people struggling (and in many ways, succeeding) against a variety of disorders, which I\u2019ll get into later. But first, let\u2019s talk about Bradley Cooper\u2019s character, Pat Solitano. Because guess what\u2026<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/6yXy3wYvXj0cwbESSwNb8A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/d161f1eee5569b7a4253fed182bc09c0\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: The Weinstein Company<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">I KNOW People Like Pat<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I don\u2019t have bipolar disorder, so I can only imagine the high highs, and the low lows. But, I do know people who have been diagnosed with it, and I think this film does a good job of capturing what it might feel like.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pat, you see, has just recently left a mental health facility since he violently attacked his ex-wife\u2019s lover months prior. He\u2019s taken in by his parents, one of whom (Pat Sr., played by Robert De Niro) likely has OCD, given his intense fixation on the Philadelphia Eagles. In that way, <em>Silver Linings Playbook <\/em>is not only about bipolar disorder, but also about <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/20-honest-movies-mental-illness-125813273.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:living with mental illness in general;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">living with mental illness in general<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But, back to Pat. Over the years, I\u2019ve known friends who could be amped up beyond belief (Sometimes to the extent that it\u2019s been difficult to hang out with them since I couldn\u2019t match their energy level), only to disappear for months. When I would actually be a good friend and check in on them, some have told me that they \u201cjust didn\u2019t have the energy\u201d to see anybody for a while.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I didn\u2019t understand this at first, but two brave friends actually told me that they were bipolar, and how they dealt with it. In retrospect, I see some of Pat\u2019s tendencies in my friends (especially when it comes to taking medication), and even though I don\u2019t know how accurate the film is, I do appreciate that it makes a solid effort to understand.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Bradley Cooper staring in Silver Linings Playbook\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/MaA_8VftIkeE8TtqXV1xWA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/0e6886d62012769a05e674e7dbee627c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: The Weinstein Company<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">I Think The Film Also Does A Great Job Of Showing How Debilitating Bipolar Disorder Can Be<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As I mentioned earlier, I don\u2019t have bipolar disorder, but I have suffered from panic attacks, so I at least understand the feeling of having no control with a heart that won&#8217;t stop racing. Pat is a man who\u2019s suffering, but he\u2019s trying to see the good in everything (Hence the title). That said, it\u2019s hard, and his bipolar disorder isn\u2019t helping.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">His therapist, Cliff Patel (Anupam Kher) is trying to get him to stay on his medication, but Pat doesn\u2019t want to because he doesn\u2019t feel the same when he\u2019s on it, which is something I\u2019ve heard people say with all kinds of disorders and disabilities, including ADHD. But, the thing is, Pat thinks he can live with his disorder if he just tries his hardest, which is not necessarily how it works, especially when there are brain chemicals involved.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">So, Pat continues to struggle, which I think is very realistic. When he hits bouts of depression, he seems to think that it just relates to missing his ex-wife, when there\u2019s actually much more going on in his brain. For instance, when he has <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h_cSoU5kC70\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:one of his manic episodes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">one of his manic episodes<\/a>, it seems like he thinks it\u2019s just because of something he read, but there\u2019s actually so much more going on within him, and he\u2019s struggling to reconcile that.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Which is why I think this movie succeeds, since it shows a man who has a hard time admitting to himself that his mood shifts aren\u2019t necessarily his fault, and that feels very real.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Robert De Niro in Silver Linings Playbook\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/hdWvhoiCi8MQVhZvoakjaA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/42032ff97a3ba9482701038b7227693e\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: The Weinstein Company<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">The Movie Doesn&#8217;t Shy Away From How Parents Might Deal With Children With Bipolar Disorder<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A lot of people associate <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/news\/2573563\/every-robert-de-niro-performance-in-a-martin-scorsese-movie-ranked\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Robert De Niro with Martin Scorsese;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Robert De Niro with Martin Scorsese<\/a>, and for good reason. However, whenever anybody says that Robert De Niro only acts a single way, I always ask, \u201cBut have you seen him in <em>Silver Linings Playbook<\/em>?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Because De Niro doesn&#8217;t play a tough guy in SLP. Instead, he plays a concerned father (and one who is absolutely obsessed with the Philadelphia Eagles). In truth, Pat is likely correct when he diagnoses his father with having OCD tendencies, but at the same time, the father has his own child to worry about in the story. As does his poor mother (Jacki Weaver), who has to deal with her son&#8217;s issues, <em>as well as<\/em> her husband&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That said, I think the film does a great job of showing how parents might deal with an adult son with bipolar disorder, as they do it with gentle care. They might be frustrated with Pat, but they try their best not to show it. And, that&#8217;s because they\u2019re not sure how he might react since they&#8217;re aware that they&#8217;re dealing with somebody who himself might not know where his emotions might take him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The film doesn&#8217;t shy away from the kind of struggles that parents might go through with bipolar children. But, that&#8217;s not all\u2026<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/GBOMrsgK4TAWRtRIu5FDCg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/1513b6240bec031b871cacb703cf69d1\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: The Weinstein Company<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">The Film Also Doesn&#8217;t Shy Away From What It Might Be Like To Be In A Relationship With Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While it wasn\u2019t on our list of movies that were <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/32-times-movie-good-better-153500401.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:as good (or better) than the book;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">as good (or better) than the book<\/a>, I would like to add <em>Silver Linings Playbook <\/em>to that list, since I read Matthew Quick\u2019s excellent novel, and I <em>do<\/em> think it&#8217;s \u201cas good\u201d as the film. In the novel, Tiffany (played by Jennifer Lawrence), is actually about Pat\u2019s age, though still a widow. This kind of changes the way that their relationship is presented in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/movies\/silver-linings-playbook-key-ways-the-book-is-different-from-the-movie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the book and in the film;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the book and in the film<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That said, what is similar is that Tiffany also seems to be suffering from a disorder in both the novel and the film, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/acquainted-with-the-night\/201812\/the-psychopathology-of-silver-linings-playbook\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:and I\u2019ve read;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">and I\u2019ve read<\/a> that it could possibly be borderline personality disorder. This is important, since the film shows what it might be like to be in a relationship with somebody who has a disorder.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pat&#8217;s ex-wife, Nikki, left Pat due to having to deal with his mood swings (and his violence against her lover), and while Nikki is made out to be \u201cthe bad guy\u201d due to the fact that we like Pat, you kind of get how draining it must have been living with Pat, which again feels very real.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At the end of the film, Pat finds love with Tiffany, and we feel good about it, but we don&#8217;t get to see what effect their personal disorders might have on each other long-term, but we&#8217;re rooting for them all the same.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ueKSKwfy.4T9kLjySWhpXA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/1df7f52431194dc7cb260c193637ef3d\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: The Weinstein Company<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Overall, It&#8217;s A Brilliant Movie With A Protagonist We Don&#8217;t Often See In Modern Movies<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Is <em>Silver Linings Playbook<\/em> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/movies\/best-sports-movies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a sports movie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">a sports movie<\/a>? In a sense, I guess it is given how big a role the Eagles play in the film. Is it a romantic comedy? Well, yeah, of course. It\u2019s both funny and romantic at times. Is it a drama? Definitely, as it also gets very dramatic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The point I&#8217;m making though is that SLP is many things. But, what I like most about it is the protagonist, Pat, as we don&#8217;t see characters like him often. In fact, we don&#8217;t see unvarnished movies about living with disorders often, either.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Which is why I still find myself thinking about (and watching) SLP all these years later. Like I said, I think it&#8217;s \u201cperfect,\u201d and I don&#8217;t use that word lightly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But, what do you think? Do you also love <em>Silver Linings Playbook<\/em>? I&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: The Weinstein Company There are only two movies that I would consider \u201cperfect,\u201d and those two movies are Marty, which I&#8217;ve already written about, and Silver Linings Playbook. 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