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The movie delves into atypical themes of many YA dramas and has a very mature approach to storytelling. The main theme is the lupus disease, fought by Nina, a classic pianist who struggles to improve when her joints start seizing up with the disease. Once she meets Dr. "Resident" Gabriel, she discovers her dreams aren't as unachievable as she thought. Beyond The Universe is beautifully told, impeccably acted and photographed, as well as having a powerful life changing message. One message powerfully instilled by Nina is one of compatibility, and how it means to differ from the other person, completing the other person and finding yourself.

Siver Linings Playbook is one of the best examples of (what should have been) a best picture. Amazing performances that truly feel like real life (Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, Anupam Kher, and the entire cast). And a subtle but yet very powerful direction that guides us non invasively throughout the movie. It is a story that is felt and not just told. A story that reveals our very realistic crazy relationships, our rage, passion, fear and judgement. Silver Linings Playbook is about love that is present in all our flawed families within our personal intricacies that ends up being perfectly imperfect. It's a true "best picture".