It’s been a spectacular year for Bradley Cooper after critical acclaim during awards season and the continued success of the Hangover franchise. So this weekend, we thought you might like to look back at some of the movies that have contributed to Bradley’s meteoric rise, all available to watch in high definition on Blu-ray.
Silver Linings Playbook
Bradley Cooper caught the attention of the critics this year for his performance in Silver Linings Playbook. The story follows Patrick Solitano (Bradley Cooper), a man recently released from a psychiatric hospital following a violent incident with his estranged ex-wife and her lover. Having lost everything, Pat begins his quest for his “silver lining” upside, but things start to spiral out of control when he comes across Tiffany, (Jennifer Lawrence) a young widow with more than enough problems of her own. The Blu-ray version includes featurettes on the huge success of the movie, as well as deleted scenes.
The Hangover: Extended Cut
Hailed by many as one of the funniest films in recent times, The Hangover tells the story of Doug (Justin Bartha), on his stag do in Las Vegas with his three groomsmen; Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), and soon-to-be brother-in-law Alan (Zach Galifianakis). His trusted companions promise him a bachelor party that he will never forget, but inadvertently end up losing him before finding themselves on an epic, comedy struggle to locate him and return him home in time for his wedding. The Blu-ray version lets fans join on the fun with featurettes including a Picture-in-Picture commentary and an interactive map that allows users to retrace the trail of mayhem.
Limitless
Bradley Cooper stars in this fast paced action thriller as Eddie Morra, a man who suffers from writer’s block until one day his life is changed instantly when he discovers NZT – a revolutionary new drug that allows him to tap his brain’s full potential. His success soon catches the eye of tycoon Carl Van Loon (Robert De Niro), who invites him to help broker the largest merger in corporate history. But his accomplishments also bring Eddie to the attention of people willing to do anything to get their hands on his stash of NZT. The Blu-ray special features include an alternate ending, as well as interviews with the cast and crew.
