The Upside-Kids’ Movie Review
Life is tough for Dell Scott (Kevin Hart). He is on parole, he’s struggling to find a job, and he wants to reconnect with his tween son and ex-girlfriend. Life is also tough for Phillip Lacasse (Bryan Cranston). Phillip is a wealthy quadriplegic whose wife has recently passed away. When Phillip hires Dell to be his caretaker in his New York penthouse a unique and unlikely friendship develops. Both men help each other to improve their lives and live life to the fullest. The Upside is a heartwarming dramedy, based on a true story.
Rating: 3. 5 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: January 11, 2019
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 14+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Talking Points:
Sexual Content: Moderate
- There are several comments revolving around Dell learning how to insert a catheter. There are anatomical descriptions and a lot of jokes in this scene. Dell says, “Worst porno ever.”
- Dell brings two women up to his room, one gives Dell a massage and the other straddles Phillip while suggestively massaging his ears.
- We see flashbacks of Phillip and his wife in a sexual encounter. The scene is blurry, though we see some explicit movements.
Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild
- Phillip and Dell get angry and Dell throws some valuable items and smashes them on the floor.
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
- We hear “s–t,” “bulls–t,” “damn,” “hell,” “goddamn,” and “ass.”
Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate
- Character’s smoke marijuana and it’s demonstrated as a way to feel better and have fun.
- Adult characters drink wine and smoke cigarettes.
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Overall this is a heartwarming and entertaining film. Parents need to know that this is a dramedy and has a mature subject matter. Depending on the child I recommended this for kids ages 14 and up.
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