Dir. David O. Russell · Starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Anupam Kher, Chris Tucker · Music Danny Elfman
“Watch for the signs.”
DramaComedyRomance
After losing his job and wife, and spending time in an institution, a former teacher winds up living with his parents. He wants to rebuild his life and reconcile with his wife, but his father would be happy if he shared his obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when he meets Tiffany Maxwell who offers to help him reconnect with his wife if he will do something very important for her in exchange.
VIBE
This film feels like a whirlwind of raw emotion and unexpected connection. It's a high-energy, often messy, but ultimately hopeful journey through the complexities of mental health and finding your own version of normal. Expect sharp dialogue and a vibrant, sometimes volatile, emotional landscape.
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