The Upside (2019)

Introduction
"The Upside" is a 2019 comedy-drama film directed by Neil Burger and written by Jon Hartmere. This inspiring movie is an English-language remake of the 2011 French smash hit, "The Intouchables". It features Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart in the primary functions with Nicole Kidman, Golshifteh Farahani, and Julianna Margulies in supporting functions.

Plot Overview
The movie informs the story of a rich quadriplegic, Phillip Lacasse (Bryan Cranston), who, after a paragliding mishap, gets caught in his luxurious New York penthouse. Phillip needs a life auxiliary, and out of his depression and inability to handle his special needs, he decides to employ an ex-convict, Dell Scott (Kevin Hart), who looks for the function believing it was for a janitorial position. Dell is initially puzzled about his responsibilities however takes the task, needing to prove to his Parole Officer that he's trying to find legitimate employment.

Characters Development
As the plot proceeded, the uptight Phillip and the less-sophisticated Dell develops an unlikely bond, mostly affected by their polar-opposite personalities. In spite of lacking experience, Dell presents Phillip to a more personal, amusing, and human-like side of life, helping him browse through his day-to-day routines, and gradually cultivates a restored will to reside in Phillip. Dell teaches Phillip to take pleasure in old-fashioned enjoyments, like consuming hot dogs, sharing genuine laughter, and even smoking cannabis. On the other hand, Phillip assists Dell understand his possible and motivates him to form a more powerful bond with his estranged boy Anthony and ex-partner Latrice.

Conclusion
Eventually, their relationship triggers them to form and much better each other's lives. Phillip discovers joy again, and Dell gains stability and a function in his life. In the end, Dell ends up being a successful company owner manufacturing movement vans, and assists Phillip re-establish his relationship with his pen-pal love interest. Phillip also supports Dell to move in with his family again.

Vital Acclaim
Receiving blended critical reviews, "The Upside" is applauded for its heartfelt narrative, clever humor, and the outstanding chemistry in between Cranston and Hart. Their performances were lauded as humane, yet entertaining, successfully leaving audiences with both laughter and tears. Nevertheless, the film was also criticized for being too formulaic and not bringing anything new to the category.

Summary
On the whole, "The Upside" is a story of an uncommon and motivating friendship in between two males who, regardless of their contrasting backgrounds, find out to see the world through each other's lenses, enabling them to grow and change in various ways. The movie emphasizes important concepts of friendship, strength, and the power of humor in browsing life's hardships. This heartfelt tale acts as a reminder of how the most not likely people can affect and touch our lives, illuminating the upside of life no matter how grim it may seem.

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