Cambridge English Proficiency Masterclass – For the
2013 exam. Student’s Book, p. 39.
Exam practice, exercise 4
An internet magazine is running a feature on ‘Chasing away the winter
blues’. You have been invited to write a review about a ‘feel good’ book or
film that you have enjoyed, to share with readers. Write your review (280 – 320
words), saying who you think the book or film would appeal to, and explaining
why reading the book or seeing the film might cheer them up.
Silver Linings
Playbook
With the hustle and bustle of schools and their pupils, I spent my
holidays doing some adventurous sports such as bike tracks and watching films.
The History teacher from the public school I teach Portuguese recommended a
blockbuster which turned out to be one of my favourite films – Silver Linings
Playbook.
Silver Linings Playbook is a 2013 American romantic comedy-drama film
written by David O. Russel, adapted from the novel by Matthew Quick, which I
intend to read. It starts Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, with Robert De
Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chirs Tucker, Anupam Kher and Julia Stiles in supporting
roles.
Cooper plays Pat Solitano, a man with bipolar disorder released from a
psychiatric hospital who moves back with his parents (De Niro and Weaver). He
is completely in love with his ex-wife Nikki, even though she was caught in the
shower with her lover. Determined to win her back, he meets recently-windowed
Tiffany Maxwell, who helps him with that aim entering a dance competition.
Silver Linings Playbook is a real cliffhanger.
The film received Oscar awards and other prizes and I am sure it would
appeal to all of you who fancy a good drama with witty remarks. This is
Tiffany, role performed by Lawrence, the winner of the best actress award.
All in all, Silver Linings Playbook is a film about loyalty, true love, friendship
and it depicts good values our society lacks. So far, it has been the best film
I have already seen. In spite of the fact that Pat’s wife left him, he is
totally and utterly in love with her. Therefore, when Tiffany shows herself as
“available”, he shows his ring on his finger and says “I am married”. However,
you never know what love is meant to be.
(298 words).
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