Bradley Cooper is a bit mental and a bit overenthusiastic about life. He is bipolar and spent some time in the nuthouse after overreacting a tad to a particular situation. He comes out of hospital and goes to live with his equally mental dad Robert De Niro. Bobbys affliction is more in the OCD camp as opposed to the bipolar one but safe to say the whole family has issues. Bradley wants to get back with his missus and spends the entirety of his time attempting to do so. Jennifer Lawrence then turns up and she has some psychiatric issues also and keeps bothering Bradley until he dances with her. Bonding and fun times ensue and we start to change our views on life and certain romances within life.
Usually Bradley Cooper is average at best in films. That is not to say I don't think he has merit as an actor but he just can't seem to break through the 'meh' genre of filmmaking, good thing then he decided to do this film. His character is hyperactive, over the top and frantic which fits Bradleys fast talking, energetic method of acting. It is a superb piece of casting as a lot of people wouldn't have looked twice at him due to his previous films. The story is very good and uses mental illness in a way that makes you aware of it but does not manipulate or poke fun at it. Then comes Jennifer Lawrence who as usual is great as the sort of friend/love interest. She feeds off of Bradleys energy and the two of them are great on screen together. Robert De Niro also brings a lot to his role and again proves that he is one of the all time great actors. The rest of the cast put their all in as well, even Chris Tucker who surprisingly reigns it in and does a really good job at it. Overall I thought it was a great film, admittedly I did fall asleep but that is not a reflection on the film hence why I have not mentioned it until now. I have issues.
Verdict: 4.5/5
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