Silver Linings Playbook – 7.5

Jennifer Lawrence sizzled. Bradley Cooper burned. This film was at its most eloquent when neither spoke but looked into the other’s eyes.  The plot points were goofily absurd, but that was just background for the onscreen chemistry between the two stars, who made you feel their longing – and their craziness.  I felt a little cheated at times – e.g., all the clues pointed to Pat’s continuing Nikki delusion even though, we found out later, he had proclaimed his love for Tiffany a week earlier – but the result was still a slightly euphoric feeling when the lovers finally kissed.