Silver Linings Playbook is an alright film. I found it mildly entertaining, but at the end of the day it's just another Rom-com (although kinda lacking in comedy). In my opinion It's not really worthy of all the hype or the Oscar nominations it received. Particularly when compared with similar films released this year like Perks of Being a Wallflower

As for it being a great depiction of mental illness... I'm a psychologist with a best friend who has bipolar and I beg to differ! It's a little unconvincing on this front the best it offers is a slightly accurate portrayal of mild depression and anger issues that wouldn't necessarily be recognised at a clinical level

overall just a little dull really!