jodiescookin

I saw this movie when it came out and found it to be real, greedy, truthful, and full of love and grace. Here I am again 30 years later, watching it again and it's still impacted me the same way. It is an amazing story, it is a real story, it is a story of Hope and forgiveness. Some of the things people seek after the most yesterday and today. I would say judge this yourself and watch it. It is worth it! I am usually a very harsh judge of movies, I am very picky about what I will give a review to. This movie was tremendously touching, and its message was powerful. If you can spend a couple of hours every day scrolling on social media wasting time, you can spend a couple hours watching this movie and being impacted by its incredible message. You will not be disappointed. I've worked with homeless youth and at risk youth for over 20 years and I'm telling you this story I have seen many times in many different faces.

My god, does Hollywood know how to screw up an amazing film or what? The Upside version of the brilliant Intouchables (original) simply pales in comparison. Terribly miscast and forced, it lacks heart and soul and deep mesmerizing performances. This is like the fast food of films... you think it's a good idea but after you finish you have stomach ache and are left unsatisfied. Do yourself a huge favor and watch the real movie with Omar Sy.. then prepared to be blown away!!!!

The Upside should stay upside down and Hollywood should get some real creativity instead of screwing up perfect foreign films.