The Upside is a comedy-drama remake of a French film that is loosely based on a true story of a paralyzed billionaire who develops an unlikely friendship with a recently paroled convict. SIU Reviews film critic Walter Metz takes a closer look at the film that stars Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart in the title roles.
The Upside is currently playing at a theater near you. Walter Metz is a Professor of Film Studies in the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.