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Silver Linings Playbook (out Jan 31) is a romantic comedy that follows two characters battling mental illness. There’s so much to love about this film during its first two-thirds including the edgier material and the terrific performances of Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. Unfortunately, it then changes tact with a safe, silly, unrealistic finale. Grade: B+.