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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