The Upside - Remake of Intouchables

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An uplifting comedy drama about friendship and trust.

Based on a true story between a quadriplegic billionaire (Cranston) and his street wise, ex-con, live in caretaker (Hart). Hart's intention was to secure any kind of employment and hopefully reconnect with his estranged son and ex-wife.

They meet by accident when Hart applies for a janitor's job but secures a care taking role instead. They form an unlikely friendship even though they seem to have nothing in common. Hart offers a fresh perspective on living life, he competently delivers an unusual straight role with some of his usual humour.

I saw the original when Cineworld was offering a buy one get one free deal, so I booked two tickets and gave away two tickets to my son and his best mate, not knowing we were about to see a subtitled foreign film... Anyway I gave the kids the option to bail out if they wanted, but it was one of the highlight films of the year, we all enjoyed very much.

Upside is also a very good character driven film (maybe not as good as the original) but what they both do is clearly illustrate what friendship can really mean.

8/10


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