Stefen Echols

Most over rated movie of 2012 by far. I hate when critics bash good movies but give this movie awards. Yeah its a good movie no doubt but not near the quality it was made out to be.

May 8 - 11:36 PM

Martha Crow

I found it very difficult to like an of these characters, I kept hoping the "looney wagon " would come and haul them all off to the "looney bin".

May 7 - 09:09 PM

Martha Crow

I agree.

May 7 - 09:02 PM

Schwinn Demone

And just because some genuinely enjoyed a genuinely good movie ON THEIR OWN MERIT, does NOT make them sheep. You're categorizing everyone who has a different opinion than you, and saying that something is wrong with THEM?!

May 6 - 09:34 PM

Schwinn Demone

What you said about the movie is possibly the most naive and narrow minded thing I've ever heard. I personally go into a movie with a completely open mind and decide for myself whether a movie is good or not and I absolutely loved the movie. Disliking the movie is one thing. Everyone has their opinions, but you're disliking it for incredibly insensitive and judgeMENTAL reasons. Ok, yes, Cooper's and Lawrence's character may have been kinda crazy, but that's essentially the whole point of the movie. They are perfectly nice people at heart, trying to become better people for themselves and everyone else, but have to go through the struggles of people like you being quick to judge and not be understanding. You have to understand, that it may not seem that these people are trying to be their best because they are MENTALLY ILL, and that can make for harsh impressions, but that doesn't make them bad people!! I have a very close family member who is mentally ill and is hard to stand at times because she flies off sometimes, but she's TRYING to be her best. This is a movie about overcoming obstacles to become the best person you can be, even if that obstacle is you. And because these characters do overcome their illnesses and find happiness, is why this movie is so great.

May 6 - 06:07 PM

Brad Young

I really enjoyed the movie. I imagine some people did too. I also believe that some people did not enjoy the movie. That is acceptable to me.

May 6 - 01:24 PM

hollis mills

wow, you sir mustve been a mistake

May 5 - 06:12 PM

Guillermo Nieves Lugo

Clearly you didn't watched the trailer before... I mean its clear that he's a Bipolar.... Of course he's going to be having mood swings and start screaming to others....

May 5 - 05:50 AM

Bruce Kane

You must be a Cowboys fan.

May 3 - 01:50 PM

Trojann Perez

Then define a movie who can get an oscar in this era -.-.. you make a movie then..

May 3 - 10:20 AM

Ronald Neira

I never saw the movie, but a lot of people told me that this movie was fantastic, others told me that was a little overrated, and one or two or three haters (you) who gonna hate told me that it was a pure crap.

Apr 28 - 09:03 AM

Nilashis Boss

Holy Shit! I think you really don't deserve to write a review without any knowledge or common sense about a good movie. @Sixer Nick

Apr 4 - 01:49 AM

Cliff Ford

Lol
I remember paying top dollar to watch this with a "friend", knew nothing about the film as it had just been released.
Was laughing so hard, I almost missed that 3 people left the theatre midway thru the film!!!!
This is one awesome film, so unlike the usual stuff that comes out of Hollywood, what's not to love, the acting my friends was off the Richter scale, the chemistry intense and the one liners...beautiful.
Just watching it for the second time on DVD and it just gets better, oh my Gawd, love it.
I think we all have different expectations of movies and that is great, I certainly wouldn't expect everyone to love this film but for those that did, hoo hah as Al Pacino said in Glengarry Glen Ross.

Apr 3 - 01:27 AM

Joseph McCabe

Fantasize about this:suppose DeNiro had played the Bradley Cooper role when DeNiro was young,in his prime!! As a "time traveler",what actress of a similar age would have played Tiffany?

Mar 24 - 02:42 AM

Pat Hipsterkiller

A movie is supposed to convey an experience, sometimes a mostly unpleasant one, the Filmmaker is thus looking to be effective and compelling in the execution.

Mar 23 - 10:14 PM

Konstantin Sandler

From a person that can't sit through a romantic comedy... Silver Linings Playbook was the shit! The acting was great and Jennifer Lawrence is a star. I loved the movie, and it surprised the hell out of me how great it was. And hey Sixer Nick if you hated it so fucking much, because it was "depressing" you obviously don't have emotions. The movie can't be garbage if 92% of critics who usually hate everything, love it. It is just you.

Mar 20 - 10:55 PM

Jawad Ali

I know what he is doing here. This is not the best way to get attention. Go out bro, I am sure one day you will see the silver lining.

Mar 19 - 03:49 PM

Eric Castagnoli

This fag is only looking for attention, this was the 2nd best movie of 2012 behind Django Unchained. I just recommend ignoring shit when an idiot like this try's to bash a movie this amazing.

Mar 17 - 08:24 AM

Savannah Seraphim

Don't anyone DARE say they can't relate to this movie. That's like saying you don't have emotions.

Mar 12 - 01:09 PM

Florencia Jonisca

I'm a huge fan of the beautiful Miss Lawrence and a maniac for any type of psychology stories but sadly, I didn't enjoy this movie at all. I'm glad I wasn't the only one. I fell asleep twice watching it. In short: Some people enjoy it, some people don't. Big Deal. Just agree to disagree. Case closed.

Mar 12 - 03:53 AM

Matthew Leonhard

heres a secret... no one cares.. the end

Mar 11 - 04:33 PM

fay fay

I just finished watching it and I could not suspend disbelief. It was a typical Hollywood movie. I really don't know what the fuss is about.

Mar 8 - 10:40 PM

Sunny Fong

Definitely one of the worst I've ever seen. It was overrated, incredibly condescending, choppy and the bad performances were amplified by the insanely cliche writing. This was written with Vince Vaughn and Zooey Dawhatever in mind so if that tells you anything. This wasn't dark enough, incredibly cheesy and gave me douche chills each time Cooper tried to channel Gilbert Grape. I am shocked it was nominated for so many categories. Jacki Weaver had a very minor role with minimal dialogue so I was confused as to why she was even considered. And the ending was reminiscent of those New Year's Eve or Valentine's Day movies. I think if Anne Hathaway hadn't dropped out, it would've been a straight to DVD movie. I am shocked at why people enjoyed this so much. This was a missed opportunity.

Mar 8 - 10:32 PM

Danny Malone

It's pretty ridiculous to bash someone for liking or disliking a movie. Art is polarizing... period. That being said, I thought it was a great movie. Yes, it had a happy little ending, but so what? It was the end of a plot-line, not the end of the characters lives. It's a story about two people falling for each other. It never implies that they suddenly lose their eccentricities and mental disorders when they hook up. I thought Jennifer Lawrence was amazing, and Bradley Cooper was surprisingly adept in a dramatic role. I thought he portrayed Bi-polar disorder just fine. It's a disorder that differs from person to person. Even mental health professionals have trouble diagnosing the disorder yet some of you are apparently experts and were not satisfied with his portrayal. If you don't like the movie, that's fine... on to the next. If you do like this movie, you don't have to berate others for not enjoying it.

Mar 3 - 11:34 PM

Ricky Hood

My question for all of you saying you hated it or that it is overrated is this: what about the synopsis or trailers told you it was going to be anything different than what you got when you walked in to the theater? Personally, it is my favorite movie of the year to this point. I already saw it twice and plan to see it again.

Mar 3 - 08:31 PM

Ian O'Connor

oh my god ...i actually googled this to make sure i was not the only one..this might be 'real life'for some people, but i actually like my life and dont like watching neurotic fucked up people. Not an intelligent review i know but this film doesn't inspire me to write one.

Mar 2 - 04:51 AM

Jimmy Martin

I agree. This movie was so bad I walked out before it finished. I grew increasingly frustrated with the absurd storyline and bad acting. I deserved a refund. Complete waste of time and money. 2 hours of my life I'll never get back. How the hell Jackie Weaver got an oscar nomination for her part is beyond comprehension!

Mar 2 - 04:04 AM

Jana Berglund

Agreed. It might have been better with different actors - cooper and lawrence have no chemistry and nothing was really believable. I walked out of the movie stunned that I just could not connect to any part of the story. Great themes in theory, but quite poorly executed.

Mar 1 - 09:03 PM

Camila Parodi

OVERRATED.I didn't like it either. They tried to make it a "real life" story with a bipolar guy and a crazy annoying girl who's supposed to be kind of like a bad ass but I didn't buy it at all. All she does is scream and say the f word and that's supposed to show how messed up she is. I've seen people like that in real life and they just annoy the hell out of everybody. I don't think he played a good bipolar either, I mean, if this is supposed to be a "real life" he should have done his homework and research the behavior of a bipo. It's not funny so I don't see the comedy part either. It was just a chick flick. I think "He's just not that into you" was better in that matter. I guessed they ran out of movies to nominate and they had to pick this one. It was boring and I was waiting for the highlight of the movie, but I guessed there wasn't one. I think this is a really good movie in the eyes of high school kids. It didn't do anything for me. OVERRATED.

Mar 1 - 01:09 PM

Manish Mishra

huhh

Mar 1 - 11:14 AM

Jacob Hayes

You must not be too experienced with real life. Most people have ups and downs in their lives; cheating spouses, deaths of loved ones, parents and relatives who try to relate, but can't. Having someone there to relate to is a godsend. Hellooo. It's just easier for people like you to pretend like everyone is normal and perfect, and unfairly judge those going through REAL hard times. You probably didn't like this movie because it was too real for you, or too unfamiliar. Let me guess, you thought Jackass 3-d was awesome, Right?

Feb 28 - 02:37 PM

HaLi HopKins

I couldn't make myself like it either. It's not for everyone obviously. Found it unfunny and disturbing, not much of a 'comedy' 2 thumbs down

Feb 28 - 10:36 AM

Michael Hirakida

Ok you obviously don't understand. Pat is suppose to be mental due to wanting to get back with his wife. Pat and Tiffany have relationship issues but that doesn't make them assholes. They have chemistry also which you did not see because you don't understand the film. Im not saying your a bad person for not liking this movie but don't insult the intelligence of movie goers by calling them sheep FOR FUCKING LIKING THIS MOVIE. GAWD!

Feb 23 - 07:34 PM

Jeremy Tairovich

U kiddin...

Feb 23 - 06:35 PM

Tyler H

He IS a crazy a**hole and so is she. That's the point. It's a beautiful story because they have issues, but they find love anyways. That's why it's TRUE love, and not the bull-s*** relationship Bradley Cooper had with Nikki. I really did love this movie. It was emotional, moving, and finely crafted by David O. Russell. Plus, it was WAY better than Beasts of the Southern Wild.

Feb 23 - 05:54 PM

Jordan Dawn

This is a movie that deeply touches/grabs all of our emotions, and there are two types of people: Those of us who can enjoy the wonderful journey through it and those who are too uncomfortable with their feelings to do so.

Feb 22 - 06:33 PM

Jojo Furner

This movie was very average. Kept you interested enough to want to keep watching for something good to happen ... or something to come together. But eh, it does NOT deserve a 92% ...

Feb 22 - 03:57 PM

Allison McCartney

Let's all flag the brilliant Lee Augustus as spam, so they will remove his 5th-grade intellect from this site.

Feb 21 - 07:50 PM

Bobby Bermea

I mean, you don't have to like it but one of the worst movies you've ever seen??? Really?

Feb 19 - 04:44 PM

Heather Winter

I was hoping for so much more than I saw. The acting is excellent, but the plot is thin and the characters aren't fleshed out enough to be entirely believable in this plot. Don't have any idea why this movie is getting such accolades when I'd characterize it as middle-of-the-road at best.

Feb 19 - 07:51 AM

Mitchell Nash

Wow, someone's upset about a movie. It's stuff like this that made me leave these forums. I only pop in once in a while, but this is the first thread I've read in a month or so. I can see now why I tend to stay away.

Feb 18 - 08:50 PM

David Pruden

Way, way over rated. How do you even place this in the same conversation with Les Miz or Lincoln or even Moonrise Kingdom?

Feb 18 - 03:46 PM

Petr Fritter

lol...just lol

Feb 17 - 04:12 AM

Andrea Buchanan

Agreed!

Feb 16 - 07:47 PM

Gar Guddy

He seems to describe you nicely

Feb 16 - 03:52 PM

Tomah Senshaun

chump, u go to the movie to be entertained. it's only movie. Wake up and stop being so serious. You sound like the real "psychotic asshole."

Feb 16 - 01:24 PM

Southcreekmom M.

This movie isn't for people who go to movies to "escape" by watching feel good comendies, violence, or other mindless entertainment. It's a realistic, raw look at bipolar disorder. The movie appeals to a more intelligent audience than many of those posting here. It's for those who appreciate great drama by outstanding actors and actresses -- not for the Adam Sandler, Jack Black, Sylvester Stallone IQ level.

Feb 15 - 02:37 PM

Natalie Moore

So because you hated a movie, you think everyone else should hate it too? And you're complaining about people being sheep?! That's nonsensical. You sound like you wish you were a shepherd, but clearly you're not...

Feb 14 - 06:32 PM

bob vonnegut

I totally agree with Sixer Nick! The silver lining for me is I didnt have to pay for this irritating garbage. The main character was so irritating I bailed on this movie shortly after the scene where the girl slaps him, as my tolerance had been exceeded for this jerk. The only sympathetic character was the mother. I have friends with mental health issues and non of them are as irritating as this toddler in a man's body.

Feb 14 - 06:34 AM

Rich Valdez

I couldn't agree more. I should have cut and paste your review and used it you and I obviously saw the same price of crap.

Feb 13 - 01:58 PM

Tim Thomas

You missed the point of the movie, simple as that. Relax a little.

Feb 13 - 01:42 AM

Charlie Verde

I think it's personal... but you know, you don't discuss tastes.

Feb 12 - 03:47 PM

yasmin zaki

yes, I hated this movie much, but I think you lost the point and hated it for wrong depictions..here's my review and why I much disliked it
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/user/959382/reviews/

Feb 12 - 06:48 AM

Ann Nelson

I wonder why this movie is up for best picture myself. I've lived, first-hand with mentally-ill people and yeah, I'd say that life doesn't get ho-hum happy once you find someone to love. You'd still have the condition and still have outbreaks of rage and anger. I just thought it was trying to be a quirky, cheesy film. Neither of the lead characters had jobs. They just lived with their parents? Lawrence's husband died? That seemed like more of a joke then something that actually really happened. She hates football, but could suddenly recite all of the last games since she met Cooper? That made no sense. And then the Indian doctor showing up at the football game and then at his parent's house? Really? Then, it just got dumb to me. The Dirty Dancing scenario.... I dunno this movie just did not do it for me. Take out the romance part and show more of him having weird outbreaks and fits of anger - and the movie might have kept my attention.

Feb 11 - 01:43 PM

Nena Linda

Life is not perfect, and it is the exact thing this film aimed at.

Thank you for the story, any film is supposed to be a story with great story-telling!

Feb 10 - 08:30 AM

Jackie Laufeyson

Well, if you didn't noticed Bradley's character Pat, is bipolar, they explain in the movie what it causes to him.
It's one of the most brilliant movies I've seen, I'm not used to watching something so romantic, cause most times is predictable, but even when you could figure out the end for them, both performances of Bradley and Jennifer and the way the story moves, makes you utterly happy. Is absolutely enjoyable. I don't know what movie you were seeing cause I simply can't understand your anger.

Feb 9 - 09:01 PM

Marian Kaplan

there was no plot reality and I could not stand any of the players......AA nominees......I think I have fallen down the Rabbit Hole.....COMPETITIVE DANCING? What planet were these characters on? Saw it last night and still shaking my head in disbelief and shock. It wasn't even a "B" movie, if anyone knows what that was.

Feb 8 - 07:38 PM

John Russel Flores

Hey hey HEY!!!! "One of the worst movies you've ever seen"? Are you fucking kiddin' me, dude?! Sounds like you're talking shit...

Feb 8 - 09:49 AM

Brittany Halsey

I just can't stand Bradley Cooper.

Feb 7 - 05:59 PM

Javier Navarro

I'm actually surprised you didn't like it because after reading what you wrote, well you sound just as crazy as the main characters in the movie.

Feb 7 - 05:50 PM

Mary Wilson

You are SO,SO, right! Just saw it tonight, 24 hours after watching a boot of ARGO - now THERE is an Oscar film. I was rivited all the way through. But SLP, seriously not so much!

Feb 6 - 08:20 PM

JANE DUSTIN

One of the best movies I've ever seen! So ha! How can anyone not like this awesome movie, you people must have no common sense or just have bad taste in movies or maybe your just an uptight old fuddie duddie. Get a clue about cool movies. The movie was so well acted and written. It was interesting every second and funny at times. My new friend and I really enjoyed it and want to see it again this weekend.

Feb 5 - 12:51 PM

Sarah Rose

It was sweet but predictable, dull and undaring. I have family with mental illness, friends who are bi-polar and these characters don´t come close to portray a real illness. It seems like Pat was a guy who was disgruntled because of a cheating wife but not a sufferer of a disease.

Feb 5 - 09:37 AM

John von Dohren

This was third movie in my life I ever had to walk out on because I simply couldn't take any more. Unbelievably bad.

Feb 4 - 04:58 PM

Jill Dowsett

Gave me a better understanding of mental illness but that was about it. Movie was very disjointed. Couldnt wait for it to be over. Was definetely not worth the price of a movie ticket. Wait for it to come out on DVD.

Feb 3 - 10:46 PM

Michael Maccaclean

It seems to me u have anger management issues.....just for starters. Has this movie affected u so much that u have to use foul language, as well as insulting those who do like the movie?

Feb 3 - 07:58 PM

Candy Schap

If you had the least concept of what it is to live with mental illness, whether your own or that in your family, you might understand what this movie was about. It took an honest look at broken people and their struggle to live with an illness that makes people like you call them psychotic a-holes, crazy f--ks, not caring if they end up happy. I am glad for you that you haven't been touched by these types of illnesses, but I do hope that someday you might find a little more compassion in your heart for those who are.

Feb 3 - 04:27 PM

Paul Minot

This is about people who aren't like you. They have serious problems and do bad things, and hence are unworthy of your compassion. There are plenty of shows on Lifetime, Hallmark, and the Disney Channel for you to watch. This movie is for the rest of us, who may have done bad things ourselves, or loved people who have nonetheless done bad things, and appreciate the power of love to heal.

Feb 2 - 04:23 AM

Nathan Martin

This movie features two very broken people who's interaction with each other is their best form of therapy. The road is rocky, awkward, and at times hard to watch. It's obvious that you were expecting some mindless "Hangover" type of comedy. However this is a movie that actually has bigger themes to it, it's a movie that actually requires you to think about the themes found within. You enjoy your little mindless comedies, the rest of us will enjoy movies with depth.

Jan 31 - 08:20 AM

Robert Salazar

Life is not perfect. It throws obstacles in our way. He has emotional issues from a traumatic experience he is trying to deal with. That is life. Sorry you didn't like a movie about real people in real life situations. I am sure you are content to watch The Little Mermaid over and over. This was an excellent movie which by the way is nominated for an Oscar as you say but rather eight including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress? Yeah the movie really sucked so bad they gave it nominations out of pity.

Jan 30 - 09:51 PM

Todd Garry

Real original calling people sheep. LOL. Watch out for the hipster....

Jan 30 - 07:00 PM

Todd Garry

WHat!!!!!???? The movie was amazing. I definitely think the point of this movie went flying over your head.

Jan 30 - 06:59 PM

Daily Digger

Thank you, Nick. I thought it was just me.

Jan 30 - 05:53 AM

Abby Reyes

You seem to have missed the entire premise of the movie - he actually developed psychological problems after seeing his wife cheat on him. He's not just an asshole. If you know anyone who's bipolar, you'd understand.

Jan 29 - 05:13 PM

Matt Smith

Jokes on you- you should never walk into a serious movie again. I heard Dumbo and The Little Mermaid are upbeat.

Jan 29 - 05:03 PM

Q Kripps

Agreed. two hours of my life wasted that I will never get back. At least I had free movie passes and didnt waste money on it.

Jan 29 - 02:53 PM