SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK (M) Presented in 35mm

Silver Linings Playbook at The Revival House Perth

After eight months in a psychiatric facility, Pat Solitano Jr. (Bradley Cooper) moves back in with his parents in Philadelphia, determined to rebuild his life and reconcile with his ex-wife Nikki—despite the restraining order she has against him. Pat's bipolar disorder and obsessive routines put him constantly on edge, much to the concern of his superstitious, football-obsessed father Pat Sr. (Robert De Niro) and his devoted mother Dolores (Jacki Weaver). At a dinner party, Pat meets Tiffany Maxwell (Jennifer Lawrence), a young widow dealing with her own struggles through compulsive behavior and brutal honesty. The two damaged souls form an unlikely connection, and Tiffany offers Pat a deal: she'll deliver a letter to Nikki if he partners with her in a dance competition. As they rehearse and their bond deepens, both must confront whether they're chasing what they've lost or building something new together.

Director David O. Russell adapts Matthew Quick's novel into a romantic comedy-drama that treats mental illness with refreshing honesty and humor, never reducing its characters to their diagnoses. Bradley Cooper delivers a revelatory dramatic performance as Pat, capturing both the mania and vulnerability of someone fighting to regain control, while Jennifer Lawrence won an Oscar for her fearless portrayal of Tiffany—sharp-tongued, damaged, and utterly compelling. The supporting cast is exceptional, with De Niro bringing depth to a father struggling to connect with his son, and Jacki Weaver as the family's emotional anchor. The 2012 film balances dysfunction and hope, finding humor in Pat's explosive reactions to Hemingway and his parents' Eagles superstitions while never mocking the characters' pain. Masanobu Takayanagi's handheld cinematography creates intimacy, and the film's depiction of Philadelphia feels authentic and lived-in. The climactic dance competition becomes something genuinely moving—not despite but because of its imperfection.

Original format and audio experience of this film faithfully reproduced by The Revival House. Presented in 35mm film unless noted otherwise.

When: Saturday, March 21st at 6:45PM
Where: The Revival House at the Como Theatre
Rating: M (Coarse language and adult themes)

Russell's heartfelt comedy-drama finds the silver lining in life's messiness—experience this Oscar-winning portrait of love and recovery on 35mm film.

Presented by: The Revival House Perth