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The Upside is a 2017 American comedy drama film directed by Neil Burger, written by Jon Hartmere. It is a remake of the French 2011 film The Intouchables, which was itself inspired by the lives of Abdel Sallou and Philippe Pozzo di Borgo. The film follows a paralyzed billionaire ( Bryan Cranston) who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a ...
- $125.9 million
- Rob Simonsen
- $37.5 million
Jan 11, 2019 · A wealthy quadriplegic hires an ex-con to help him with his daily routine, and they form a friendship. The Upside is a US remake of the French film The Intouchables, starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston.
- (61K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Neil Burger
- 2019-01-11
The Upside. A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who's hired to help him. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
- 125 min
Jan 11, 2019 · The Upside is a remake of the French film Untouchables, about a friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic and his caretaker. Critics and audiences are divided on the film's quality, with some praising the chemistry of the leads and others finding it preachy and clichéd.
- (191)
- Neil Burger
- PG-13
- Kevin Hart
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Jan 11, 2019 · A hollow replica of the French comedy "Les Intouchables", this remake follows the fish-out-of-water adventures of a black ex-con and a quadriplegic millionaire. The film has no charm, no wit, and no drive, as it recycles clichés about race relations and social issues. Read the review by Christy Lemire, a film critic who gives it one star out of five.
A comedy about a wealthy quadriplegic and his caregiver, a parolee who tries to reconnect with his family. The film follows their unlikely friendship and the challenges they face in their daily lives.