GENRE: Drama/Comedy
RATING:
R for language & some sexual content
RUNTIME:
2 hours and 2 minutes
STARRING:
Bradley Cooper (Hangover, Limitless,
Alias)
Jennifer
Lawrence (Hunger Games), Robert DeNiro (Godfather II)
DIRECTOR:
David O Russell (The Fighter, I Heart
Huckabees)
WRITER:
David O Russell (I Heart Huckabees,Three Kings)
PLOT:
A bi-polar man is released from a mental institution and tries to reconcile
with his ex-wife by helping a woman with issues of her own.
FIVE OBSERVATIONS:
1
I have enjoyed watching Bradley Cooper since his second season on Alias. It shouldn’t be a shock that he can
do some great dramatic work; he’s not limited by his Hangover role. He does an outstanding job in this film and deserves
the inevitable Oscar nomination. Jennifer
Lawrence also does formidable work in this film. They are great to watch both
on their own and together. Awesome.
2
It was nice to see Chris Tucker (Rush
Hour) again. He hasn’t been on screen for the past 5 years. Playing a minor
character who doesn’t talk as fast or as nasally is a great way for him to get
back into the business.
3
I really
liked the dialogue throughout the film and I found some genuine surprises in
the story. However, I think this film is a little long at times causing it to
drag a bit. But this a minor fault.
4
Russell
uses a lot of extreme close-ups in this film. Understandably, it is used to
make the viewer a bit uncomfortable being that close to the actor’s face but it
mostly works. Luckily the stars are pretty.
5
Great job casting Julia Stiles (Bourne
Ultimatum) as Lawrence’s sister. It was totally believable. I also hope
they aged Stiles, otherwise the last two years since Dexter has not been very kind to her.
RECOMMENDATION: Watch for Oscar contention reasons
UPCOMING REVIEWS: Lincoln, Life of
Pi
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