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''The Upside'' is a 2017 American
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film directed by
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, written by Jon Hartmere. It is a remake of the French 2011 film ''
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'', which was itself inspired by the lives of Abdel Sallou and Philippe Pozzo di Borgo. The film follows a paralyzed billionaire (
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) who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a recently paroled convict (
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) whom he hires to take care of him.
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,
Golshifteh Farahani Rahavard Farahani (; born 10 July 1983), known professionally as Golshifteh Farahani (), is an Iranian and French actress. She is known for her performances in '' M for Mother'' (2006), '' Body of Lies'' (2008), ''About Elly'' (2009), ''The Pat ...
, and
Julianna Margulies Julianna Margulies (; born June 8, 1966) is an American actress. After several small television roles, Margulies received wide recognition for her starring role as Carol Hathaway in the NBC medical drama series '' ER'' (1994–2000; 2009), fo ...
also star. It is the third remake of ''The Intouchables'' after the Indian film ''
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'', and the Argentinian film '' Inseparables'' (2016). An English-language remake was first announced in July 2011. Numerous actors were rumored to star, including
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,
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,
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and
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, and different directors, including Paul Feig and Simon Curtis, were attached to direct. Hart officially signed on in October 2014, Cranston in March 2016, and Burger to direct that August. Filming began in
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in January 2017. The film premiered at the
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. Originally to be distributed by
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in March 2018, the film was shelved and sold off following the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations. It was eventually bought by
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and
Lantern Entertainment Lantern Entertainment, LLC is an American independent film and television production company founded by Lantern Capital Partners on July 16, 2018. The studio was formed from the acquired assets of The Weinstein Company (TWC) in a bankruptcy au ...
(the successor of TWC), which then released it in the United States on January 11, 2019, becoming Lantern's first release. ''The Upside'' grossed $122 million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Hart and Cranston's chemistry and performances but criticized the plot for being "predictable and cliché".


Plot

Speeding through
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in a
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, Dell Scott and
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Philip Lacasse are pulled over by the
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. Dell convinces the officers that he is rushing Philip to the emergency room; Philip grudgingly plays along, and the two are escorted to the hospital. Six months earlier, Dell meets with his
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and needs signatures to prove he is seeking a job or he will be held in violation of his
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. He enters a building seeking a job in the penthouse home of Philip, a
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quadriplegic, who has lost the will to live. Philip, with his assistant Yvonne Pendleton, is interviewing candidates for the position of his " life auxiliary" caregiver. Dell barges in and demands a signature for his parole officer. Philip offers him the job, thinking his incompetent nature will result in his death, over Yvonne's objections, but Dell declines. Dell visits his ex-wife Latrice and son Anthony at their dilapidated apartment, but neither is willing to accept Dell back into their lives. He gives Anthony a book he stole from Philip's library. Dell then accepts Philip's offer; Yvonne stipulates that he must show he can handle his responsibilities, and " three strikes" will get him immediately fired. Dell, having no training, is initially daunted, despite guidance from Philip's physical therapist Maggie, and quickly earns two strikes. Dell leaves to give his first paycheck to Latrice and asks for the stolen book back, but she refuses. Upon his return, Yvonne gives him a third strike for his unexplained absence, but Philip covers for him. When Philip explains his strict
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order, Dell realizes he has lost the will to live, but when he finds Philip struggling to breathe, refuses to allow him to die. Dell takes Philip out into the city, where they share a
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to ease Philip's neurogenic pain. Dell and Philip begin to bond, and Philip tells Dell that he was paralyzed in a
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accident, and reveals the pain of losing his wife. Dell adjusts to caring for Philip, even modifying his wheelchair, and is introduced to
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and
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; he creates his own painting, which Philip displays in the penthouse. Dell suspects that Yvonne has feelings for Philip, but she informs him that Philip is in an epistolary relationship with a woman named Lily; they have never met or even spoken, corresponding only through letters. With Dell's encouragement, Philip leaves Lily a voicemail. Philip joins Dell as he takes Anthony out for the day. Everything goes well until Dell asks Anthony for the book back; disappointed in his father, Anthony returns the book and leaves. Dell and Philip return home to a surprise birthday party Yvonne has organized with Philip's neighbors against his wishes. He argues with Dell, who then smashes various items around the room at his bidding as a means of catharsis. Dell and Philip share another
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, and then socialize at the party. Carter, a neighbor Philip dislikes, approaches him about Dell's criminal record, but Philip ignores him. Lily calls Philip, and they agree to have dinner. At the restaurant, Philip reveals Carter bought Dell's painting for $50,000, which he gives him to start his own business. When Lily arrives, she allows Dell to leave, having researched Philip's condition in advance, but gradually becomes agitated and overwhelmed. Hurt, Philip abruptly ends the date and returns home, where he lashes out and fires Dell. Time passes; Dell buys Latrice and Anthony a new home, and starts a business building motorized wheelchairs. Maggie asks Dell to help Philip, who has sunken into depression and driven Yvonne away. Dell takes Philip for a drive, leading up to the encounter with the police from the beginning of the film. They flee the hospital and repair their friendship. Dell surprises Philip with a paragliding trip, and is surprised himself when he is forced to join. Dell then brings Philip to meet Yvonne, leaving the two of them to reunite as he returns home to Latrice and Anthony.


Cast

*
Kevin Hart Kevin Darnell Hart (born July 6, 1979) is an American comedian and actor. The accolades he has received include the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and nominations for two Grammy Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards. After winning se ...
as Dell Scott *
Bryan Cranston Bryan Lee Cranston (born March 7, 1956) is an American actor. After taking minor roles in television, he established himself as a leading actor in both comedic and dramatic Bryan Cranston filmography, works on stage and screen. He has received ...
as Philip Lacasse *
Nicole Kidman Nicole Mary Kidman (born 20 June 1967) is an Australian and American actress and producer. Known for Nicole Kidman on screen and stage, her work in film and television productions across many genres, she has consistently ranked among the world ...
as Yvonne Pendleton, Philip's PA *
Golshifteh Farahani Rahavard Farahani (; born 10 July 1983), known professionally as Golshifteh Farahani (), is an Iranian and French actress. She is known for her performances in '' M for Mother'' (2006), '' Body of Lies'' (2008), ''About Elly'' (2009), ''The Pat ...
as Maggie, Philip's
physical therapist Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is a healthcare profession, as well as the care provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through patient education, physical intervention, disease prevention ...
* Aja Naomi King as Latrice, Dell's ex-wife *
Tate Donovan Tate Buckley Donovan (born September 25, 1963) is an American actor, comedian and television director. He is known for portraying Tom Shayes in ''Damages'', Jimmy Cooper in '' The O.C.'', and the voice of the title character in the 1997 Disne ...
as Carter, Philip's neighbor * Jahi Di'Allo Winston as Anthony Scott, Dell's son * Genevieve Angelson as Jenny Lacasse, Philip's late wife * Suzanne Savoy as Charlotte, Philip's cook *
Julianna Margulies Julianna Margulies (; born June 8, 1966) is an American actress. After several small television roles, Margulies received wide recognition for her starring role as Carol Hathaway in the NBC medical drama series '' ER'' (1994–2000; 2009), fo ...
as Lily Foley, Philip's epistolary love interest


Production


Development

In July 2011, in addition to buying distribution rights in English-speaking countries, Scandinavian countries and China,
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acquired the rights to remake ''
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'' in English. In June 2012, Paul Feig was slated to direct and write the script, with
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,
Jamie Foxx Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), known professionally as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, comedian, and singer. Known for his work in both the screen and music industries, his accolades include an Academy Award, a Grammy Award ...
and
Idris Elba Idrissa Akuna Elba Order of the British Empire, OBE ( ; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor and musician. He has received a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards and six Primetime Emmy Awards, Emmy Awards. He w ...
eyed for the role of Dell,
Colin Firth Colin Andrew Firth (born 10 September 1960) is an English actor and producer. He is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Colin Firth, several accolades, including an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA Aw ...
in talks for Philip, and
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and
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considered for a female lead. By March 2013, Feig dropped out of directing, with
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in talks to replace him, and
Chris Tucker Christopher Tucker (born August 31, 1971) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. Tucker made his debut in 1992 as a stand-up performer on the HBO comedy series '' Def Comedy Jam'', where he frequently appeared on the show during the 1990 ...
was in consideration for Dell. In October 2014,
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was cast as Dell, with Firth still attached as Philip. In March 2016, it was announced that
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would play Philip, replacing Firth. Simon Curtis was to direct Cranston and Hart from a screenplay written by Feig. By August 2016, Curtis dropped out of directing.
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was announced as his replacement. A script by Jon Hartmere was used rather than Feig's work. In January 2017,
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and Genevieve Angelson joined the cast of the film, and in February 2017, Aja Naomi King and
Julianna Margulies Julianna Margulies (; born June 8, 1966) is an American actress. After several small television roles, Margulies received wide recognition for her starring role as Carol Hathaway in the NBC medical drama series '' ER'' (1994–2000; 2009), fo ...
were cast as well. On August 2, 2017, the film's title was changed to ''The Upside''.


Filming

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began on January 27, 2017, in
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. An official photo was released on January 30, 2017, of Hart's character via his
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account. The film initially received an R rating from the
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, but Burger and the film's producers trimmed it to get a PG-13 rating.


Release

The film had its world premiere at the
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on September 8, 2017. It was initially scheduled to be released in the United States on March 9, 2018. However, in January 2018, following the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations scandal, the film was pulled from the schedule by
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and moved to an unspecified 2018 date. In August 2018, it was announced
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would be partnering with
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, the successor to TWC, to distribute the film. In February 2019,
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acquired international SVOD rights to ''The Upside'' and would release the film as a Prime Original in every territory excluding the United States, Canada and China. It was released in the United States, Canada and China on January 11, 2019 and overseas on April 19, 2019. STX spent just under $30 million promoting the film, including $7 million on TV advertisements.


Reception


Box office

''The Upside'' grossed $108.3 million in the United States and Canada, and $17.6 million in the UK, the film was released alongside ''
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'' and ''
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'', as well as the wide expansion of ''
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'', and was initially projected to gross around $10 million from 3,080 theaters in its opening weekend. However, after making $7 million on its first day (including $1.1 million from Thursday night previews), estimates were raised to $19 million. It went on to debut to $20.4 million, becoming the first film to dethrone ''
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'' from atop the box office after three weeks at the number one spot, as well as the first number one box office opening for STX Films. The film fell to second in its sophomore weekend behind newcomer ''
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'', grossing $15.7 million. It continued to hold well in the following two weekends, grossing $11.9 million and $8.9 million, finishing behind ''Glass'' both times.


Critical response

On
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, the film holds an approval rating of 43%, based on 191 reviews, with an average rating of 5.30/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Preachy, manipulative, and frustratingly clichéd, ''The Upside'' showcases Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart's chemistry without ever taking full advantage of it." On
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, which uses a
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, the film has a score of 46 out of 100, based on 40 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Audiences polled by
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gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported filmgoers gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars and a "definite recommend" of 66%.
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of the ''
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'' writes "Hart delivers a sincere and relatively low-key performance as Dell, but he's playing an all-too-familiar movie stereotype." Scott Tobias of '' Variety'', reviewing the film after its 2017 premiere, was critical of it for failing to improve upon the original or update the story, writing, "So little has been done to update or refresh ''The Intouchables'' for American culture or a new audience that ''The Upside'' has no integrity as a separate piece of work."
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of ''
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'' wrote "The whole affair is misjudged and sickly sweet" and gave it one out of five stars.


References


External links

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