MOVIE REVIEW: THE UPSIDE (featuring Kevin Hart & Bryan Cranston) Friday 11 January, 2019
I saw the screening to this new heartwarming film that is called The Upside. It features Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston, and I think this is a wonderful movie to start the new year.
Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston star in THE UPSIDE.
TRAILER
Synopsis: The Upside is a 2019 American comedy-drama film directed by Neil Burger and written by Jon Hartmere. It is a remake of the French 2011 film The Intouchables, which was itself inspired by the life of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo. The film follows a paralyzed billionaire (Bryan Cranston) who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a recently paroled convict (Kevin Hart) whom he hires to take care of him. Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies, and Aja Naomi King also star. It is the third remake of The Intouchables after the Indian Oopiri and the Argentinian Inseparables.
MY REVIEW
I actually love that they casted Kevin Hart in a more sentimental type of role. Kevin is still pretty funny in this movie, you won’t get around him not cracking a few jokes but it was refreshing to see him in this light. I didn’t realize this film was based on a true story, so to see Kevin play a character who has to be the caregiver to a paraplegic billionaire was interpreting to watch. You will see a parallels of the wealthy verses the abundant. There is definitely a lesson on both sides to be learned.
For the ones in poverty, there is always opportunities to get out of it and the message I did receive from it is to find your talent. Your true talent can help you manifest the life you deserve not the one you were born into. Maybe you have to do something outside the box to get you where you need to go creatively to jumpstart your life.
For the ones looking at the rich and people with supreme wealth, in the incident that Bryan Cranston plays the paraplegic, it definitely shows that all the money in the world cant buy you everything. I know the message ring loud and clear but imagine having all the money and can’t even take care of your own basic needs.
It is definitely a story of a unpredictable bond where two people probably wouldn’t connect under normal circumstances, but they both needed each other and learned from one another. It teaches compassion from both spectrum where the world could judge them and dismiss them in society. It was beautiful to watch, it is a heartwarming story and even better that this is a real story.
The Upside is in theater January 11th. #TheUpside
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This sounds like such a feel-good movie! I love watching Kevin Hart up on the big screen. I love how you explained what you took away from the movie. I enjoyed your review.
I must be the only one in the world who wouldn’t watch a Kevin Hart movie. Most times, he is way too comical. But with your review of The Update, I might ask for it at the cinema. Hoping I don’t get disappointed.
Ever since I saw a preview of this in the theaters I had been waiting to watch it! It looks like are a really beautiful movie with a cast of some of my favorite actors!
I already had planned to see this movie. I saw the trailer a few months back on Kevin Hart’s IG and I thought it looked like a good movie. I don’t watch movies much and my husband is always shocked when he realizes that I haven’t seen some of the most popular movies. Thanks for this post because I now really want to see this movie.
I’ve always liked Kevin Hart in his comedy movies and stand up. I’ve seen the trailer for this, and it looks like a funny, yet serious, right in the feels movie.
I’ll be honest. I’m having a hard time picturing Kevin Hart in a heartwarming film, but I trust he did a good job. This is the first I ever heard of this heard of this moving but I’m definitely intrigued.
Although I am not a HUGE Kevin Hart fan, I saw the preview of the Upside when I went to see Aquaman, and I loved the plot. Plus, it’s based on a true story. I hope it does well.
This is definitely on my list!! I think it is such a great breath of fresh air to see Kevin Hart in something other than in your face comedy! I can’t wait…
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This sounds like my kind of movie!
I love a good heartwarming story and what a fantastic cast!
I really enjoyed the original French version, but Kevin Hart is hilarious and looking forward to seeing it.
Wow! The Upside sounds interesting and based on your review, this is so inspiring. Looking forward to watching this.
I CANNOT wait to see this. We’re going this weekend. The entire cast is just so talented. I know it’ll be great.
I can’t wait to see this movie it looks so good! Now that I read your review I have to go see it!
I have been itching to see this film since I saw the trailer last year! Glad to hear it doesn’t disappoint.
I saw the previews yesterday, looks like such an amazing movie!
This sounds like such a feel-good movie! I love watching Kevin Hart up on the big screen. I love how you explained what you took away from the movie. I enjoyed your review.
The previews for this movie look hilarious. Thank you for sharing; can’t wait to see it!
This movie really displays some range for Kevin Hart. He is still himself, we just get more emotions from him!
I just saw a preview for this today. it looks really good
I have seen this advertised and it looks so funny, cannot wait to see it
What a wonderful movie! I like Kevin Hart, because he’s so funny. It’s great to see him in a more serious role, but maintaining his comedic talent.
This is one movie I would want to watch! I love the plot. I am sure there is going to be a lot of life lessons in this film.
I must be the only one in the world who wouldn’t watch a Kevin Hart movie. Most times, he is way too comical. But with your review of The Update, I might ask for it at the cinema. Hoping I don’t get disappointed.
I am excited to see this movie. I also agree and love how they casted Kevin Hart in a more sentimental type role. Shows more of his acting skills.
Thanks for the review. I hadn’t heard of this movie until now, but it’s definitely going on my must-see list now. What a stellar cast!
Thanks for letting me know about this movie. I’ve heard that it is coming, and can’t wait to see Kevin Hart in this new role.
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I have seen the trailer for this movie several times in the theatre and it looks amazing! I can’t wait to see it as it looks hilarious!
Ever since I saw a preview of this in the theaters I had been waiting to watch it! It looks like are a really beautiful movie with a cast of some of my favorite actors!
This movie is going to my list of must watch movies. Thanks for the review. Can’t wait to watch it.
This sounds like a really interesting plotline. I like dramas that are grounded in reality, its fun to learn about other people’s lives too.
Aw, I’ll be honest, nothing beats the French original for me. But I do like the actors in this production!
Great review! I’m not a big fan of Kevin Hart, but it seems like he’s growing as an actor in this film. Definitely going to check it out soon!
Great review! I’m not a big fan of Kevin Hart, but it seems like he’s growing as an actor in this film.
I already had planned to see this movie. I saw the trailer a few months back on Kevin Hart’s IG and I thought it looked like a good movie. I don’t watch movies much and my husband is always shocked when he realizes that I haven’t seen some of the most popular movies. Thanks for this post because I now really want to see this movie.
I’ve always liked Kevin Hart in his comedy movies and stand up. I’ve seen the trailer for this, and it looks like a funny, yet serious, right in the feels movie.
I’ve been hearing such great things about this movie. I love the message and Kevin Hart is always a joy on screen.
I’ll be honest. I’m having a hard time picturing Kevin Hart in a heartwarming film, but I trust he did a good job. This is the first I ever heard of this heard of this moving but I’m definitely intrigued.
Although I am not a HUGE Kevin Hart fan, I saw the preview of the Upside when I went to see Aquaman, and I loved the plot. Plus, it’s based on a true story. I hope it does well.
This movie looks and sounds really good. After reading your review, I definitely have to go see it!
I absolutely loved this movie. It was touching, it was hilarious, and it made me look at Kevin Hart in a new light.
I haven’t seen this yet, but I can’t wait to see it…it looks so good!
Lucky you! I really want to see this movie as it looks hilarious! Kevin Hart is a nut.
This is definitely on my list!! I think it is such a great breath of fresh air to see Kevin Hart in something other than in your face comedy! I can’t wait…
This looks so funny! I was just telling my husband we need to to have a date night to go see it!
I didn’t realize this was based on a true story. Initially i wasn’t interested in seeing the film but now i will check it out. Thanks for the review.
Great reveiw. It will be nice to see Kevin Hart in a different type of role. And look at him sharing top billing with Nicole Kidman. Impressive.
You did a wonderful job giving your point of view of the movie, and now I can’t wait to see the movie!
I haven’t seen this yet but I’m glad that Kevin took on a different type of role. Do I need to bring my tissues for this one??