8. Silver Linings Playbook
Silver Linings Playbook is a love story about mental illness with small hints of dark comedy. While that doesn't sound like a film that would give the viewer an appreciation for life it's the performances of Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence that completely sell the movie. Cooper's Pat remains optimistic even though he is faced with the daunting task of restoring his life back to normalcy after a mental breakdown which gives the audience a protagonist they can readily root for. While Bradley Cooper is amazing in the movie it's Jennifer Lawrence, as Tiffany, who completely steals the show. Tiffany is a celebration of all things dysfunctional but still very lovable at the same time. Lawrence has the rare acting ability to bring a heartwarming feeling to her most dramatic scenes that give Silver Linings Playbook a tone of hilarity even in its bleakest moments.