As one might expect from the only film nominated for an Oscar in every major acting category, the performances are by far the highlight of this film. Much has been made of Jennifer Lawrence's turn as a free spirited widower and deservedly so, for she is fantastic and a lock on Oscar night. However, this is truly Bradley Cooper's film. He is in every scene and his performance as a man coping with undiagnosed bipolar disorder is truly the heart and soul of the picture. Writer director David O. Russell is very adept at immersing the audience into the quirky, messy, sometimes melodramatic world of mental illness, doing so with no judgements and often a keen sense of humor. At it's core, a surprisingly simple, straightforward film about family, friends and finding happiness where you can.
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