The Upside
The Upside
The Upside
Directed by:
Neil BurgerCinematography:
Stuart DryburghComposer:
Rob SimonsenCast:
Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart, Nicole Kidman, Aja Naomi King, Jahi Di'Allo Winston, Genevieve Angelson, Golshifteh Farahani, Tate Donovan, Julianna Margulies (more)VOD (2)
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Dell (Kevin Hart) has little confidence that life holds many promises for a man with a criminal record, no formal education, and no financial safety net. He shows up as a candidate for the position of caregiver to millionaire author Phil (Bryan Cranston) wanting only a signature to show his parole officer. Yet Phil, despite strenuous protests from his assistant Yvonne (Nicole Kidman), insists on hiring the wholly unqualified Dell on the spot. Phil is quadriplegic, a grief-stricken widower, and, like Dell, running short on hope. Divided by race, class, and ability, these men could not be farther apart. Yet if they can bridge their differences, they may just discover a rare breed of friendship and teach each other to live again. (Toronto International Film Festival)
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This American version of The Intouchables was, against all odds, ideally placed. They took a little film from the cheeky national cinema, threw out all the crap, and made it pure again. With no hiccups. Even so, it can create something great that will be a joy to return to. Yes, the American setting is more universal, and the mere presence of Kidman in a supporting role creates viewer comfort in the reunion.
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I give two stars to the Americans for not ruining the original premise. Otherwise, there was not much to evaluate as it was basically a carbon copy of the French Untouchables, the biggest change being the relocation of the story overseas.
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