Movie Review - The Upside
The Upside was a mixture of heart and humor. (Pun intended.) Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston were superb together. The dynamics that developed between the two characters were so well acted that I didn't want the movie to end. I just wanted to keep seeing these two guys growing and learning together.
The laughs don't stop. I saw the show in a sold out theater and the crowd was loving it. I'm sure there were even more laughs than I heard, but the crowd was roaring in a few spots, making it hard to hear the following lines.
Humor: check!
It's also touching. Both characters are working on their own personal demons from polar opposite positions. It's all about how the two very different men help each other.
Touching: check!
I'm used to seeing Kevin Hart play in comedies that -- let's say -- lack a certain depth, which is fine; he's good at that. Hart shines in this movie in a way he never has before.
So yes, Kevin can pull off emotional and sincere characters too. He's great at that. I want to see him push it even further and see what happens. I think we'd all be pleasantly surprised.
As for Bryan Cranston, he's always amazing. His talent shined here, even with only being able to use his face for comedic purposes -- he hit it out of the park.
I would recommend this movie to friends and family without hesitation. I read a few reviews on The Upside and saw some pretty nasty ones, which shocked me. I think my brain works on a different wavelength than those critics. I feel that if I laugh, don't get bored, and walk away happy, then I'll give it a great review!!
Grade: A+
Rated (PG-13) for suggestive content and drug use Genres: Comedy, Drama
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