It's pretty hard to make a dramedy
because a director has to find the right blend of drama and comedy in
order for it to work. Otherwise, the end result will either be a film
that plays out more as a drama with little to no humor (see last
year's 'The Dilemma'), or a film that is just straight-up comedy
where the drama is just glanced over. Director David O. Russell does
find the right mix, however, with his latest film 'Silver Linings
Playbook', based off of the novel of the same name by Matthew Quick.
Technically, the film is more focused on the drama, but Russell's
screenplay results in fast and witty dialogue, which is where the
film's humor comes from. The film is also bolstered by a terrific
cast, with Oscar-worthy performances from Bradley Cooper, Jennifer
Lawrence, and Robert De Niro. Cooper and Lawrence in particular have
impeccable chemistry and while both of their characters are
straight-up crazy, they very much feel like real people. It's
certainly one of the best films of the year and one that we will
surely be seeing a lot of during awards season.
Rating: 4.5/5
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