The Upside of Anger

  • 2005


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74 % Certified Fresh
$ 28 Million
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Positive Reviews 74
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Average Rating 3.5/5
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3.5
Costner and Allen show you what it means not just to play a role but to inhabit it. EW
5.0
Without the ending, The Upside of Anger is a wonderfully made comedy of domestic manners. Rogerebert
1.5
l, yet the movies Theres spiky humour and ample breathing room for the material, yet the movies rather too intent on parading its own wisdom. Time Out
3.1
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
4.5
And theres Terrys youngest, the teenaged Popeye (Evan Rachel Wood), whos all too observant about moms shortcomings and boozy funk.
1.5
It feels like a retread of several better movies, with a nastier, more bitter edge.
2.5
Even though Binders characters are all gems, the filmmaker needs to further hone his storytelling craft.
3.1
While most of the movie has a welcome feel to it, the ending carries as much absurdity as anything in Diary of a Mad Black Woman. E Film Critic
4.0
By treating his deeply flawed characters with equally deep warmth, Binder manages to tell viewers not to let bitterness consume them without coming of .. E Film Critic
3.8
Usually, casting directors strive to construct a family where theres at least a slight resemblance. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Compelling and honest with flashes of dark humour which makes this a meaty comedy drama.
2.5
The main problem lies in the unmemorable script and weak characterizations. Cinema Blend
3.5
...generates enough moments to be recommended to anyone looking for a engaging, adult drama with a little alcohol mixed in for fun. JoBlo
4.5
A grown ups sort of comedy, and one that delivers strangely satisfying laughs while always putting character above all else. JoBlo
4.0
Terrys oldest daughter Hadley (Alicia Witt) doesnt get along with her mother and cant wait to escape to college. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
The mixture of sitcom and soap opera that worked in Terms of Endearment feels stale here, especially since the final reel revelation is more cheat tha .. One Guys Opinion
1.5
The film has exhausted itself with fits of glib hysteria long before its truly stupefying final twist, a stunning betrayal of audience trust. Village Voice
3.8
Offers a lot of smart dialogue and six nicely developed characters. ReelViews
2.0
Not even Allen, however, can save the film from its own excesses. Tv Guide
3.8
Yet none of these shortcomings derails the deeply affecting and surprisingly amusing story, or the uncommonly multifaceted knockout performances, or B .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.5
Writer/director Mike Binder...deftly blends comedy and drama until the writers urge to add a heavy dose of irony at films end makes it veer off course
3.1
Allen is one of the most reliable American actresses, and her intelligence and wit raise the quality of a movie that often feels as if it belongs on t .. Usa Today
3.8
It doesnt hurt that theres plenty of chemistry between Peet and Kutcher, with the latter delivering an unexpectedly effective performance (Peet is, as .. Reel Film Reviews
3.8
Few movies these days aim at adults, or even above the waist, so this film is to be treasured. Lariat
3.8
You dont need tact and caution to enter this household; you need a hard hat. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
Especially strong performances and a dynamic script make this suburban drama both engaging and entertaining, as writer director costar Binder adeptly .. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
Engaging, brilliantly directed, frequently funny and ultimately moving drama with a terrific script and superb performances from Allen and Costner. View London
2.5
Ms. Wood does her best with the material, as do Allen and Costner. It takes more than good acting to make a good movie, though. Good writing helps, an .. Cs Monitor
4.5
Allen rages, fumes, cries, laughs, tosses back vodka and tosses off sharply pointed verbal and physical barbs at everyone around her. And what fun she .. Film Journal International ..
3.8
And even the somewhat unconvincing final third (theres a particularly clunky ending) cant detract from the fine performances. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
A terrific performance by Joan Allen as one who is angry for the wrong reasons. Internet Reviews
3.8
Even if it is too slow and never as good as it should have been, iit does have undeniable pleasures, the chief among them is watching Costner and Alle .. Internet Reviews
2.5
Binder is too facile an observer to get anywhere near the complexities of a house full of women instead, Terry is a prickly goddess, and the daughters .. Boston
4.5
And when hes not behind the mic, chatting about the inconsequential, hes at home, getting genially stoned on beer and funny cigarettes. Smh
3.5
Theres an inherent problem with characters who are merely believable it doesnt guarantee that theyre likable. Mountain X
3.5
Playing a drunken, bitter matriarch, Joan Allen gives such an astounding performance in The Upside of Anger that she elevates the film above its melod .. Emanuellevy
4.5
Its a very honest relationship that isnt based on love, said Costner. Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
Allen and Costner have the kind of genuine, unquestionable chemistry that cant be faked Q Network
4.5
Upside is a film filled with raw talent with a truly good story and excellent performances. Cinema Crazed
4.5
With a nice, surprise payoff, The Upside of Anger is a sharply written, insightful and enjoyable film with many layers.
4.0
Allens imperious turn and Costners affable charm go a long way to ensuring youll look back on Anger with affection. Bbc
3.1
A valiantly flawed effort boosted by noteworthy star turns that make the two hour running time a rewarding filmgoing experience. The Movie Boy
1.5
Perhaps Binder thinks hes being self mocking by putting himself in the role of an unkempt pervert, but it isnt hard to see the films true message in S .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Entertaining but flawed look behind suburbias twitching curtains. Total Film
3.5
A squarely suburban movie with a distinctly bourgeois shaped window on the world, but its genuine and exceptionally well observed. Calendar Live
3.2
Costner carries regret and disillusionment under cocky charm and breezy irresponsibility in his best performance in years. Seattle Pi
0.5
It is so juvenile its a fitting epitaph for this foolish, reprehensible movie. Tony Medley
2.2
Writer/director/actor Mike Binder (writer on HBOs The Mind Of The Married Man) is to blame for this melodramatic game of Three Card Monte. Coles Mithey
4.4
Like a shot of adrenaline, it wakes up a moribund year at the Cineplex, putting the rest of the years offerings on notice as only a truly great film w .. Movie Freak
3.0
There isnt much chemistry between them, either as actors or characters, so Dennys supposedly charming way of just turning up in Terrys bathroom while ..
3.8
Its about as successful as Brooks latest effort, Spanglish not wildly entertaining, but worth a look if youre too old for teen comedies. Movie Habit
1.0
Id suggest a better title would be The Upside of Alcoholism, but I really cant think of any upside to this film. 7M Pictures
3.1
If only Binder had trusted The Upside of Anger as a showcase for two performances by aging actors apparently comfortable about getting older. Film Freak Central
2.5
Unfortunately, despite predictably fine performances all around, the overall effect of the film is hampered by poor directorial execution and an act t .. Boxoffice Magazine
3.8
There are a few loose subplots in Mike Binders film, but that only adds to the sense of its real life charm. Youll be upset if you miss it. E Online
2.0
Self pitying and saccharine, this big whining ball of dross drags itself across the screen for two interminable hours, climaxing in a twist ending tha .. Mirror
4.0
Somebody slipped Hollywood a dysfunctional family pill in recent months. Varia Gate
4.5
What The Upside of Anger gets right especially the work by Allen and Costner is more than enough reason to spend some time in the unhappy Wolfmeyer ho .. Kansas City
1.5
So Cattrall, who doesnt say dildo even ONCE in this movie, tries to sabotage her. The Stranger
4.4
Dennys stoner goofball vibe suits Costner, the loosest hes been since Tin Cup and not unlike a bitter, older version of Bull Durhams Crash Davis. The Filmy Ap
2.5
And thats where writer director Mike Binders stubbornly slow slice of life drama lost me. Big Picture Big Sound
3.2
The film gets off track and gets caught in lots of goo, cheap hysterical fits, and too much sermonizing. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.5
Allen makes the most of her role the tiny scene where she walks in on two certain people in bed with one another is a wondrously sharp statement of to .. Window To The Movies
1.5
The picture ends terribly, is sentimentally sententious and Allens frankness borders on Tourettes syndrome. Film Guardian
3.0
Its a showy and door slamming but very watchable performance from Allen. Film Guardian
4.5
The Upside of Anger is bright, funny, and a very touching film that features some quality performances. Bowling Green Daily News
3.8
Allen, who is without doubt one of the best actors of her era, gets to go places she has never before gone, while Costner gets to remind us exactly wh .. Freep
3.0
While beautifully cast and acted, this focuses on its comic strengths to the detriment of the drama, creating an unbalanced tone and leading to self c .. Film4
2.8
Intriguing for most of the way, only to be undermined by a late revelation that confuses its thesis beyond repair. Film Blather
4.5
Unfortunately, the film makes a fatal mistake by wrapping up with a plot twist that suggests Terrys bitterness isnt entirely well founded. National Review
4.0
women may appreciate this movie more, but even I can see the upside. Filmcritic.com
4.5
a sharp, funny comedy drama that provides a spectacular showcase, perhaps even a signature role, for Allen. James Sanford on Film
4.5
Binder has created a middle aged female protagonist of rare depth and complexity, a jilted wife played by the great Joan Allen with screen grabbing gu .. IGN Movies
3.5
deliver pitch perfect performances that lift The Upside of Anger several notches above the sometimes schematic script and direction. Review Journal
5.0
High caliber drama comedy about an abandoned wife makes Joan Allen an early front runner for 2005s Best Actress. Net Flix
4.2
If youve doubted Kevin Costner or Joan Allen over the last few years, this is a terrific chance to see them both firing on all cylinders. Film Jerk
3.5
Upside is better than average as a mid budget suburban film dramedy but positively gangbusters if you imagine it as a two hour television pilot. Nicks Flick Picks
3.8
Admit it: You thought Kevin Costners best performances were miles behind him. Premiere Magazine
3.8
Features many good scenes that feel authentic, but is interspersed with awkward movie moments that dont ring true. Fantastic A Daily
1.5
A late twist renders all this sturm und drang a tad redundant, but until then anger keeps it alive. The Tyee
4.4
...hits that specific note of comic melancholy that best captures real life. Suburban Chicago News
3.5
Any disappointment I felt about elements of this movie was overshadowed by the fine performances of Kevin Costner and Joan Allen, especially the latte .. Gost Dog
3.8
The story develops with a mind of its own, free from convention and formula, and packs a heck of a twist at the end that does what a twist should do. Arizona Daily Star
4.5
Im not convinced there is an upside to anger, but the best thing about this film is that it gives two actors absolutely perfect roles. San Diego Metropolitan
4.0
Joan Allen has been saddled with so many repressed characters that its a pleasure getting to see her break free. Shes brash, shes funny, and she light ..
3.8
Though this is not the type of serious film likely to win many awards, Allen gives one of her best performances. Seattle Times
1.5
The screwiness feels patterned and arbitrary. Theres little Upside here. Shared Darkness
0.5
Hell hath no fury like Joan Allen scorned. We always knew she could act, but we never knew she could play a pissed off mother of four like a rabid pit .. Rich Mond
4.5
A mature, informed piece of work that sticks in your head, your heart and your throat long after its over. Dallas Observer
3.1
For every poignant moment, theres a clunker trailing close behind to snuff out the sentiment. Wash Times
4.5
ike Leaving Las Vegas, The Upside of Anger provides a galvanizing turn for its star a daring alloy of pungent misery and jaw dropping antics. Blogcritics.org
3.0
A grandstanding performance from Joan Allen is the main attraction in this suburban dramacom. thelondonpaper
4.4
Both Costners character and performance merit comparison to Jack Nicholsons Oscar winning portrayal of a gone to seed astronaut in Terms of Endearment ..
4.5
Always more than a mere by numbers domestic drama, The Upside of Anger is desperately, darkly funny, with dialogue to, er, die for, and a perfect cast ..
4.5
Binder wrote this movie for Joan Allen, and it is her flinty performance that gives the undertaking what claim it has to success.



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