61. Silver Linings Playbook

Silver Linings Playbook is not so much about mental illness and more about the two protagonists finding each other. It's a straight up rom-com for me and I have to say that Jennifer Lawrence is staggeringly good in it!!!

Not only does she look taller than I thought (or is Bradley Cooper a short arse?) she is sexy, vulnerable, enigmatic, smart and spunky as the 'life has dealt me a pretty shitty hand'- Tiffany.

It's a really top notch cast with all the leads getting their acting glands a thorough work out. De Niro is utterly brilliant as the grouchy sport obsessed dad (Pat Snr.) and Cooper is also great as the lead (Pat Jnr.). Not quite Oscar worthy for me but their something about Cooper that is always appealling (I thinks it's his accent?) and I always enjoy his presence and performance.

Well, apart from in THIS anyway.

41. Before Sunrise

Before Sunrise is a hopelessly romantic romp about 'taking that chance'. It's the first time I've seen it and I'm glad that I took the time as it is very enjoyable for the most part and doesn't fall into the Hollywood cliches that it could have.

Unfortunately Ethan Hawkes goatee hasn't aged well. There were several moments where it looked like it was about to fall from his face with alarming ease. What it lacks it good facial hair it makes up for in a simple and warm hearted story.

I was expecting the dialogue to crackle a bit more but generally it is an enjoyable afternoon stroll of a movie.