tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643714587047748844.post3014981189348050415..comments2023-12-05T22:38:15.929-08:00Comments on Fr. Dennis at the Movies: Silver Linings Playbook [2012]Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643714587047748844.post-38467233092114676582013-02-05T02:53:29.041-08:002013-02-05T02:53:29.041-08:00If the film had ended two-thirds of the way throug...If the film had ended two-thirds of the way through, it would have been excellent. The last third of the story was contrived and forced to become a tired go-for-laughs sitcom. That said, the initial development of Pat's character was moving and intense. It was also good to see friends and family attempting to integrate him back into normalcy. I wonder often that might happen in the real world. Two stars.Dr. George S. Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192808455667643412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643714587047748844.post-26686046166882825772013-01-06T02:39:19.659-08:002013-01-06T02:39:19.659-08:00Pat is an interesting character. He seeks to redee...Pat is an interesting character. He seeks to redeem the flaws in his human condition in positive ways. He tries to avoid the use of overmedication to get well, but immerses himself in quality literature and a a consistent exercise routine. Although grieviously wronged by his wife, he exercises forgiveness and seeks reconciliation of their marriage. He resists the temptations of Tina's advances and relates to her, not with physical intimacy, but with dignity and respect. They build a common goal for the renewal of their character and life. This story indeed has numerous silver linings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com