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)Plots(1)
Phillip (Bryan Cranston) is a wealthy quadriplegic who needs a caretaker to help him with his day-to-day routine in his New York penthouse. He decides to hire Dell (Kevin Hart), a struggling parolee who's trying to reconnect with his ex and his young son. Despite coming from two different worlds, an unlikely friendship starts to blossom as Dell and Phillip rediscover the joy of living life to the fullest. (Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Reviews (2)
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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