Having just come through the traumatic death of her policeman husband, Tiffany is doing the best she can but not in a very healthy way.
These two quirky individuals make a fascinating couple as they use humour to show how their illness affects their perception of life.
They begin dancing together and agree to perform in a local competition.
But the spectre of Nicki hangs over their relationship and threatens any long-term future.
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence display the full range of their acting abilities.
From rage to humour, from compassion to blunt dismissal, they truly get into the characters and the traits that come with mental illness.
This is a wonderful tale of two people who are trying to find a way forward in life.
Silver Linings Playbook
(M) Roadshow Entertainment
Rating: 4 / 5