The Upside

  • 2019


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Positive Reviews 92
Negative reviews 56
Average Rating 2.8/5
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2.5
Less than two months after another film (Green Book) about a white savior and a magic black man who come together under unusual circumstances to set e .. Den Of Geek
2.0
Rich man, poor man; white man, black man.If anything can make them unlikely lifelong friends in 125 minutes or less, its a Hollywood bromance. EW
1.9
When The Intouchables came out in 2011, it was a massive hit in its native France. Rogerebert
3.0
No matter how heartening the performances are, how hard Hart and Cranston work to make us forget about the transparent blueprint design of the narrati .. Rogerebert
3.0
This charming, based on a true story dramedy will appeal to audiences who know and love its stars and it makes a point of showing viewers how to bette .. Common Sense Media
3.0
The safe, formulaic story is somewhat less problematic than the original, but doesnt go anywhere fresh. Indie Wire
2.5
Five years after the French comedy drama The Intouchables became an international sensation, including a healthy $13 million theatrical return and the .. Variety
2.0
A quietly pitched turn from Bryan Cranston offers some relief from the trite social messaging of this Hollywood remake of a hit French comedy drama. Time Out
3.0
Theres a joke a friends father used to tell, a variant of an old Mae West line. The Guardian
2.0
This sluggish US remake trades the generous charm of Sys affable screen presence for the niggling irritation of Kevin Hart. The Guardian
1.0
Theres a downside to this horrific film as steep as the drop from Beachy Head. The Guardian
1.9
The 1940s were the decade in which Hollywood attained what we now term classical status, when the innovations and developments of cinemas formative ye ..
4.0
Dir: Neil Burger, US, 2017.120mins Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledanos 2011 hit Intouchables so charmed the world that it left big shoes to fill. Screen Daily
2.5
Photo: David Lee/STX Entertainment The Upside is the kind of movie whose greatest virtue is that its not as bad as it could be and in this case, what .. Vulture
2.5
Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston and Nicole Kidman topline director Neil Burgers English language remake of the 2011 French hit comedy The Intouchables. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
The Upside, a mismatched buddy film, is an Americanized remake of the French mega hit The Intouchables from 2011.
3.0
What a difference a cast makes.If the director Neil Burgers decision to have Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart play the leads in the odd couple comedy The .. The New York Times
2.5
Based loosely on a real story about the unlikely friendship between a Caucasian quadriplegic aristocrat and his ex con Arab French caretaker, the orig .. Paste Magazine
2.0
Contracted to end on a high, The Upside winches its sagging weight skyward with barely concealed strain. Telegraph
2.0
The Upside was probably never going to be a good movie, but it neednt have been such an unfortunate, spectacularly ill timed one, the victim of circum ..
3.0
It is not a good time to be Kevin Hart right now.Sure hes one of the most successful comedians in the world today who can put people into arenas for h .. The Young Folks
2.5
The Upside Review Movie Review Its sad to say it, but theres very little upside to seeing The Upside. Cinema Blend
3.5
The Upside 7 10 THE UPSIDE was previously reviewed as part of our TIFF 2017 coverage. JoBlo
3.1
Adapting the French script by ric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, writer Jon Hartmere and director Neil Burger smooth over the more stereotypical elemen .. The Globe And Mail
3.1
It gets laughs, but it is also in keeping with a serious thread in the movie, one that highlights the yawning gap in the lives of Dell and Phil two me .. Philly
3.0
Even the chemistry between Hart and Cranston cant rescue the movies manipulative mixture of farce and sentiment. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Comics who take the easy, broad gags are said to be reaching for low hanging fruit. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
The Upside is a serviceable English language remake of The Intouchables, a 2011 success at the French box office. ReelViews
3.0
10 1 5 / 10 The Upside is a remake of the 2011 French comedy, The Intouchables, which conquered the box office during its initial European release, bu .. Blu Ray
1.5
click to enlarge The Upside (2019) is, at times shot for shot, a remake of the wildly successful French film Intouchables (2011), itself a remake of t .. Chicago Reader
1.5
Director Neil Burger, for his part, moves the story along fairly briskly, refusing to let the films schmaltziness weigh it down. This is nothing remar .. Chicago Reader
2.5
Become a fan on Facebook Follow on Twitter Review by Mark Dujsik | January 10, 2019 There are more ways that The Upside could have gone wrong than way .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
Based on the 2011 French film The Intouchables, The Upside follows quadriplegic millionaire Phillip Lacasse (Bryan Cranston) as he hires a streetwise .. Reel Film Reviews
2.5
This is a movie filled with a painfully obvious story and manufactured mawkish moments. Its doesnt just pluck our heartstrings, it thrashes a power co .. You Tube
0.5
Truly and insidiously offensive. Charles Murray, author of The Bell Curve, wouldve LOVED this movie which makes America seem as backward as were often .. You Tube
4.5
Its the scenes with Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart where the movie absolutely, positively shines. I thought they had a good dynamic. You Tube
2.0
Colette 15, 112 mins Few things are more French than bohemian Paris at the turn of the 20th century, so Wash Westmorelands biopic of the young writer .. The Times
2.0
Neil Burgers true life tale of a white quadriplegic billionaire and his black working class carer has been in development hell for years, with Chris R .. The Times
3.0
But as a rainy Saturday afternoon matinee or home view, its perfectly pleasing, completely undemanding entertainment. Screen It
2.0
This remake of the 2011 French box office hit The Intouchables has its share of toe curling what on earth were they thinking moments. Independent
2.0
To be fair, when youre so busy flattering your audiences sensibilities rather than pushing them in any given direction, theres not much time for the h .. Rolling Stone
3.0
All of this feels both strangely contrived and narratively manipulative, but Hart and Cranston pull it off in the enjoyably slushy plot turns. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
For what its worth, The Upside is exactly what you think it is: the latest Hollywood effort that aims to show that a black man and a white man with se .. The Wrap
3.0
The opening credits for The Upside say it was inspired by a true story, but its real inspiration is the 2011 Gallic hit The Intouchables, one of the m .. Cs Monitor
3.1
This feel good dramedy falls headfirst into all its clichs. Unsurprisingly, The Upside is saved by Bryan Cranston and also, surprisingly, by Kevin Har .. New York Post
3.8
THE UPSIDE 3 stars Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart, Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies, Tate Donovan; PG 13 (suggestive content and drug use); in general re .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.0
CLOSE Dell (Kevin Hart) is a man struggling to reconnect with his son when he finds a job as Phillips (Bryan Cranston) caretaker in The Upside. Az Central
4.5
But it isnt all oh so random, and Hanawalt develops her characters in thoughtful ways. Smh
3.1
Movies remade from other (usually better) movies are almost always pretty awful and U.S. filmmakers are particularly lousy at remaking them. Toronto Star
3.0
It strives hard to recapture the thunderous bittersweet charm of the original, but like so many Hollywood remakes of great foreign language films, it .. Daily Mail
2.5
Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston in The Upside.STX Entertainment The Upside, the new odd couple dramedy starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston, begins wi .. Slate
3.0
The Upside Matthew Turner 7 January 2019 Formulaic but funny remake of French smash Untouchable, starring Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart Bryan Cranston .. Flim List
2.5
The Upside is occasionally funny and charming, but mostly wastes the talent of those involved, becoming a lackluster remake of the French film. Film Inquiry
3.5
Susan Grangers review of The Upside (STX Films) Based on the 2011 French film The Intouchables, this heartfelt comedy is about the developing friendsh .. Susang Ranger
1.3
In the inane, ill conceived and cliche riddled The Upside, a paraplegic billionaire named Phillip Lacasse (Bryan Cranston) hires an inexperienced, arr .. Observer
3.0
Some of the darker comedy touches work very well indeed and its tough not to have a tear in your eye when Cranston turns on his magic. Flickering Myth
3.0
MOVIE REVIEW: The Upside Rated PG 13.At the Showplace Icon at Seaport, AMC Loews Boston Common and South Bay Center, Regal Fenway Stadium and suburban .. Boston Herald
3.0
The Upside is a movie so safe that it barely exists, like a pool so scared of people drowning that it aspires to little more depth than a wet spot on .. The Film Stage
3.1
Between the TV ads and the presence of Kevin Hart, itd be natural to assume that The Upside is a constant laff riot or as much of a laff riot as a sto .. Boston Globe
2.0
There is bad timing and then there was that occasion the vicar called round when you were hosting an interdenominational wife swapping party. The Irish Times
2.5
The Intouchables is a 2011 French film loosely based on the friendship between quadriplegic billionaire Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and his caretaker Abde .. Birth Movies Death
2.5
The Upside (5/10) by Tony Medley Runtime 125 minutes PG 13 Hollywood is obviously bereft of original ideas. Tony Medley
0.5
Review: The Upside Is a Lazy, Boring, Aggravating Mess of a Movie By TK Burton | Film | January 11, 2019 | In light of the recent events regarding Kev .. Pajiba
1.9
Intouchables Remake The Upside a Tone Deaf Misfire The Upside is a poor, if well intentioned, remake of the very good 2011 French hit The Intouchables .. Movie Freak
3.0
Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston star in cliche addled story of a quadriplegic and his caregiver Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston in The Upside. Detroit News
3.0
The Upside may not have a place in modern cinema and even if it did, its parts dont fit together particularly well.
3.8
The Upside The Upside is an English language remake of The Intouchables, a 2011 French film that earned $10 million at the domestic box office, making .. Aisle Seat
3.8
Phillip, meanwhile, helps Dell learn responsibility so that he can become a better father to the son who doesnt quite trust him. Aisle Seat
1.5
Kevin Harts new movie The Upside perpetuates several out of touch stereotypes about the disabled (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) Getty Every ti .. Forbes
3.0
The Pitch: Dell (Kevin Hart) is on the brink in every possible way. Consequence Of Sound
2.5
Where I live, in Brooklyns outer reaches, subway posters for The Upside started showing up in early December, almost exactly when one of the movies st .. Vox
2.0
The movie is never funny enough to justify that amplified of a performance. The Play List
2.5
FILM REVIEW THE UPSIDE .With Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies, Tate Donovan. Maki At The Movies
3.0
What this manages to do is to accentuate all the things that were wrong with the original. You Tube
3.0
A really long messy story that overstays its welcome. While some humor works, it should have committed to being a pure drama or a comedy. You Tube
2.0
Its clear from the first frame that this is a film straining hard to achieve its aim of being a heartwarming tearjerker, but it never really succeeds. Lw Lies
3.0
Cranston and Hart work small miracles to keep the thing watchable. But for a film released in 2019... the racial politics are tired and the casting of .. Ft
2.0
Its 1953, and Laurel and Hardys stock value has fallen dramatically from its Hollywood heyday. Independent Ie
2.0
Screenwriter Jon Hartmere and director Neil Burger stick pretty close to the cloying formula of the original movie, and The Upside is corny and contri .. Film Racket
3.0
The Upside holds itself together due to the chemistry of its leads.
4.5
Movies Someone Great Is So Good It Deserves Its Own Cinematic U.. Refinery 29
5.0
As befits a dramatic comedy with an upper of a title, The Upside flies high in its inspirational climax, a parasailing sequence accompanied by Aretha .. Wsj
3.0
...the unmatchable chemistry between Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart saves this film. I would even go so far as to say that they elevate it. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
Even while recognizing how much this French tale has been Hollywooded up, I couldnt help being engrossed by the story. The Filmy Ap
2.0
Director Neil Burger (Limitless) and first time writer Jon Hartmere merely go through the motions, serving up an unsatisfying mix of slapstick and sen .. Patriot Ledger
2.0
As is so often the case with dramedies aiming to be heartwarming, The Upside is a shamelessly calculated affair meant to wring laughter and tears in s .. Film
2.5
The Upside puts up pointless obstacles on two mens path to betterment A man on parole (Kevin Hart, left) is hired to assist a billionaire who is parti .. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
Im not sure The Upside has the international appeal Intouchables did, but the improvements made and the easy chemistry between Cranston and Hart, shou .. Punch Drunk Critics
2.5
A woefully unqualified smart ass changing the catheter of a paralyzed man is knockdown hilarious. Movie Web
1.0
Director Neil Burgers remake of the French hit The Intouchables tells the story of Phillip, an unhappy (but fabulously wealthy) quadriplegic (Bryan Cr .. Sandiego Reader
4.0
Pin +1 3 Shares TIFF 2017 Review: The Upside is the Surprise Buddy Comedy of the Year.The Upside is the American remake of the French film, The Intouc .. We Live Entertainment
3.0
Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston make an engaging english language remake of The Intouchables about as good as you can expect, even if there is no other .. Dead Line
1.0
Red flags marked the road to release for The Upside, a remake of 2011 French odd couple runaway hit Intouchables, with its March 2018 release date scr .. One Room With A View
2.0
Despite the best efforts of Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston, The Upside squanders so much potential during a film that is otherwise a laugh riot. Solzy At The Movies
2.0
The unravelling of US presidential hopeful Gary Harts campaign in 1988 is faithfully recorded in The Front Runner, but the film labours once it starts .. Scots Man
3.0
Though Jon Hartmeres script makes some changes to expand the character of Dell (Driss in the original), The Upside doesnt represent an improvement ove .. Film Avclub
3.5
In the midst of the Oscars host kerfuffle, it has likely escaped your attention that Kevin Hart is in a movie playing a wisecracking ex convict who be .. The Daily Beast
4.0
Tells a feel good story with no real surprises, but thats okay. The movies pleasures lie in its details and its top drawer performances. reason
2.0
The Upside, the remake of the French film The Intouchables, has a lot going against it.Its a formulaic film that really doesnt take many chances. Bowling Green Daily News
2.0
Good help is hard to find The Upside premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, and didnt receive commercial release in the United Sta .. Alternate Ending
2.5
A mouthy no account from the streets of New York (played by Kevin Hart) is hired to be the caregiver of a superrich quadriplegic (Bryan Cranston). Seattle Times
3.0
There are ways to forgive frivolous behavior, but not like this. These characters only exist to perpetuate stereotypes that are apparently unbeknownst .. Fresh Fiction
3.5
Pin Share Reddit Share Email +1 2 Shares Based on a true story and also a remake of the French hit The Intouchables, The Upside premiered this week at .. Black Girl Nerds
2.0
Back in 2011, France released The Intouchables, a buddy comedy in which a rich white quadriplegic hires an unqualified black ex con as a live in careg .. National Post
3.5
To his surprise, ornery Dell is hired by Phillip as a kind of joke despite having no experience and without a background check. Original Cin
2.5
We dont act like this anymore!.We know how to code switch now and Dell is not a good depiction, especially for a narrative like this. Rendy Reviews
3.1
All of conversations are infinitely more interesting when treated seriously through the filter of Harts comedic delivery. He and Cranston are a good t .. Third Coast Review
3.0
Eastwoods razor sharp and masterful performance is defined by a degree of self awareness. NUR SYAHINDAH ISHAK The New Paper
3.5
but thankfully (or not, depending on who you are), The Upside doesnt attempt to make much commentary on the subjects. Cultured Vultures
2.0
The three performers bring a lot of luster to a formulaic screenplay. Movie Mom
4.0
Joaquin Phoenix, left, and John C. Reilly playing the Sisters brothers from The Sisters Brothers. Tri City Herald
4.0
Both actors give solid, moving performances, with just enough laughter to keep the story moving. Media Mikes
2.5
The Upside adds itself to a long list of films that Hollywood remakes and fails to emulate.
3.8
The Upside is based on a French film called Intouchables (2011), about the real life story of a very rich quadriplegic who develops an unlikely friend .. Datebook Sfchronicle
0.5
Few films in memory have squandered so much acting talent in such a cliche ridden, exploitative and dishonest way. Ap News
3.1
Theres relatable, universal material in this property, but it often gets buried beneath a template that teeters uneasily between awkward pathos and ob .. Film Frenzy
3.8
Cranstons performance conveys intelligence unbowed by Phillips limitations. Hollywood Into To
3.0
The narrative is simply too busy trying to extract laughs and tears to squeeze in complicated introspection. Us Magazine
1.9
This predictable Odd Couple knockoff rests on the shotty shoulders of recycled slapstick, eye rolling stereotyping, strained class warfare platitudes, .. Screen Anarchy
2.0
Courtesy of STX Films The Upside the latest feel good tearjerker thats based on a true story features two commendable (and noteworthy performances). The Only Critic
2.5
An old friend of mine, a guy who lived with quadriplegia, told me stories about the attendants he employed over the years. Heral
3.0
This isnt always a bad thing, but as The Intouchables showed years ago, this could have been taken far beyond a conventional story. Mac Guff
2.5
Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston star in The Upside, a mediocre Americanized version of a popular French movie. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.0
Everything about The Upside feels contrived and phony, like the movie version of an inspiring but fake anecdote your aunt shared on Facebook. Crooked Marquee
4.5
Theyre able to change faces, locations and cities, but the story is still more or less the same. And the truth is that on all three occasions, the goa ..
2.5
Kevin Hart tackles drama while Bryan Cranston learns what quadriplegic life is like in this schmaltzy but well intentioned tale. The Spool
3.8
When the film tries to be overly serious, it falls flat.When it opts for comedy, its on firmer ground. Hollywood News
1.5
Hart, still mired in the Oscar hosting controversy, doesnt get a career boost here. ( Aarp
4.0
Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston in a scene from the dramedy The Upside. Iol Co Za
2.0
Just a few months after Green Book, here comes another story of the friendship between two very different men, one white and one black. Splice Today
2.5
The chemistry of Cranston and Hart in The Upside offers a pleasant, warm thaw from the January cold. Parade
2.8
Spread the schmaltz on thick As the years go on Im actually starting to appreciate January more. Flixist
3.0
This billionaire buddy film is surprisingly entertaining despite the cliched predictability. Movies and Shakers
3.5
Share this: The Upside Review The American version works just fine, thanks to the clever chemistry between its two stars. At Home In Hollywood
3.0
GREGS GRADE: BThe Upside, a remake of the 2011 French film The Intouchables, which was inspired by the true story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, cant hel .. Stardem
3.5
Performances by Cranston and particularly Hart save this film from the trash heap. Dwight Brown Ink
2.5
The Upside has all the elements of a heartwarming film and sometimes arranges them in compelling ways, but the film overall lacks warmth for its chara .. Chesapeake Family
3.5
I felt good watching The Upside but it only took a few moments reflection to question myself. Monsters And Critics
2.5
The Upside isnt a movie that wants its audiences to think, and thats fine . . . but its also a movie that doesnt let its audiences think. Film Monthly
3.0
click to enlarge STX Entertainment American remakes of already wonderful foreign language films can sometimes be a hard sell, especially when Hollywoo .. Sa Current
3.0
The film flows well and leaves a pleasant sensation despite the fact that it treads over predictable storylines.
1.9
The Upside a tone deaf, ill timed, and messy comedy is a film no one: not even Hart, wants right now. 812 Film Reviews
3.8
The Upside is Hollywoods version of 2011 French flick The Intouchables and, whilst I havent been lucky enough to have seen the original, I hear that t .. What I Watched Tonight
2.0
Title: The Upside Describe This Movie In One Venture Bros. Quote: PHANTOM LIMB: No one retires from Phantom Limbs shit list! Houston Press
3.5
Loosely based on real life events and a remake of the French film The Intouchables, The Upside is a surprising comedy drama that centers around two me .. The Hollywood Outsider
3.8
The Upside is hand crafted to make you laugh, wince and cry at intervals. K Gun 9
1.5
After sitting on the proverbial shelf for a year and a half since it premiered at TIFF in 2017 thanks to it being a Weinstein Company production, Neil .. Vanyaland
3.0
Theres a nurturing respect, the kind that brings out the best of Harts comedy something warm, fuzzy, and recognizably human. Ex Press
3.5
The bulk of the movie is about the burgeoning relationship between a man who basically doesnt want to live anymore and another who shows him how speci .. idobi.com
1.5
The 400 Word Review: The Upside Despite the best efforts of its stars, theres no good reason this tired formula needed another movie. Pitts Burgh Magazine
3.0
Genuine Sentiment Saves What Could Have Been A Racist Shitshow First things first: yes, this movie is about a jive talking wise ass from the ghetto wh .. Book & Film Globe
2.5
This Hollywood remake doesnt even try to stand a millimeter apart from the formula of the successful French original.
3.5
Cranston and Hart are a formidable duo who play well off each other, but the movie has trouble finding its footing in terms of its tone, especially tr .. Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
1.0
There may be an audience of people who are satisfied with The Upside, and find the story of a paralyzed man discovering beauty in the small things in .. High Def Digest
4.5
Following a drama as moving as the Green Book... The Upside offers a slightly similar version of the same type of formula without the sophisticated gr .. Cocalecas
3.0
The Upside is a remake of the 2011 French film called The Intouchables which was about the real life story of a wealthy quadriplegic and the man hired .. Reel Reviews
2.5
From the moment I saw the trailer for The Upside, I knew I had to see it. The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
2.5
The Upside (Burger, 2017) I have a dim recollection of The Intouchables, the original film on which The Upside is based. The Lonely Film Critic
3.0
Sooner or later, seemingly every major star comedian wants to prove that they can be serious artists as well. Pasadena Weekly
1.9
The Upside loses the charm of the original French version. A dull and unemotional remake riddled with stereotypes.
3.0
So, yes, it is warm hearted and unpretentious, slight and highly predictable. Times of Malta
2.5
When I saw the French box office hit, The Intouchables, my first thought was, Huh, so the French can make sentimental junk just like Americans! Baltimore Magazine
4.5
Cranston, a four time Emmy winner and Oscar nominee, knows how to play virtually any role, and he doesnt hit a false note here. CultureMap
3.0
Its such a joy to finally see a remake that doesnt completely suck the life out of a film that really didnt need an Americanised version to pander to .. Flavourmag
2.0
The Upside is based on a true story. Thats ironic, since it doesnt resemble real life so much as a cobbled together mess of carpe diem clichs, luxury .. Exclaim!
2.0
For much of the film, Hart seems to be preforming in a different film altogether than the rest of the cast. Texas Art & Film
3.1
The Globes guide to TIFF 2017 movies We watched them and rated them, now you can read all about them which films to catch later, which ones to avoid a .. The Globe And Mail
2.5
The Upside (2019) SHOULD I SEE IT.YES Kevin Harts first semi dramatic role, pairs him with Oscar nominee Bryan Cranston and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman .. Should I See It
3.0
One of my favourite films of all time, is Scent of a Woman, about retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, whose blindness leaves him dissatisfied with .. Jamaica Gleaner
2.0
The commitment to this story comes from a good place at least thats what youd like to believe. Culture Whisper
2.0
The 2011 French film The Intouchables was one of my favorite films of the year and told the unlikely friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic and his .. Shake Fire
3.8
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1.5
feels a little too strategic, a little too perfect in its plot and characters, and, ultimately, a little too forgettable to recommend.
4.5
It never ceases to amaze me the variety of stories we can see told in films, and there is an entirely higher level of amazement when those stories are .. Colbybryant.com
2.0
There are positives in The Upside, but not enough to outweigh the negatives. AXS.com
3.5
Review overview Review 7 Summary 7 tech score The Upside (STX Entertainment) Whenever I am asked to name my favorite movies of all time one film that .. Jackiek Cooper
1.5
But Phillip doesnt die, nor is his death impulse much more than a frustration.
2.5
Its just that the film leaves it lukewarm, focusing more on extracting laughs than jerking tears. Trib Live
1.5
This is a different look for him, and Im fine with what he does, stepping in to a dramatic role. I have issues with this film because it wants to play .. WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
2.5
The Upside ** Lame when it comes to drawing laughs and dull when it tries to be serious, this shoddy remake of the hit French dramedy The Intouchables .. Punch Drunk Movies
4.0
The Upside is about friendship, finding it in unexpected places, and surrendering to its irreplaceable charms. Movies For The Rest Of Us



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