From NetFlix:
After a four-year stay in a psychiatric institution, former teacher Pat Peoples has no choice but to move back in with his mother. While he’s trying in vain to reunite with his wife, Pat meets another woman fated to change his life.
Let me make several observations:
- I LOVED THIS FILM!
- You will either love or hate this film.
- Probably the best adjective that describes this film is “manic-depressive” or more accurately “manic”. At the very least it is never boring.
- From time to time certain scenes might make you cringe.
- Actors in the film have mastered “speed-speaking”.
- Bradley Cooper is brilliant.
- Jennifer Lawrence is beautiful. More importantly she is a perfect counterpart to Bradley Cooper. They must have rehearsed for hours to get their fast (everything in this film is fast) dialog so well tuned.
- Don’t miss the dance scenes. Is that really Bradley and Jennifer dancing or is it faked?
- Robert Di Niro is convincing with his own Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. His trying to connect with his son is touching.
- Betting on sports is insane.
- Betting on a dance contest is even more insane.
- Cheers to Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, Anupam Kher and John Ortiz for providing such great supporting roles.
- Is the last part of the film a bit corny?
Are these observations enough to get you interested in a film that I highly recommend. DO NOT MISS!