Upside Down (2013)

Don't listen to the negative reviews

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

'Upside Down' is a fantastical experience. It is visually compelling with nice performances from the cast. The basis of the story is less original- the classic man and woman separated by two different worlds with no logical way of being together. However, if you can let go of the cliche's it is fine romantic drama. I say romantic drama because don't be fooled into thinking this is a sci-fi movie. There are futuristic elements and the architecture of the worlds is a spectacular sight, but with some shoddy science that I'm personally willing to let slide. As for the rest of the script- it's OK. It's good enough to keep you on the journey but there is a lack of character development and with moments that will baffle and dissatisfy you. Nevertheless, I give more credit to this movie than others. You won't be mind blown by this movie, it's not revolutionary, just pure fun; a stunning and pleasurable experience.

This is a very interesting and inspiring movie. Love can win anything. Jim Sturgess was very good in this movie so Kirsten Dunst. Kirsten Dunst shows her quality in here. This is Jim Sturgess one of the best. He has shown lots of determination & talent here. The role of Timothy Spal is also very interesting. He made the character pretty strong. Some reality fact also shown in here. Although it's a sci-fi movie but people can learn a lot. One of was my inspired after watching this. Science fiction with corporate culture is mixed here. Graphics work is very good. Camera work was excellent. Forest view was very good. I like the ending of the movie. There are some errors could have been avoided. In my rating this is much more. This movie is combination of reality & imagination.

Shall we dismiss this tale which is touted as science-fiction because it does not comply with Newtonian physics? Why does every movie have to be 100% accurate in the "real world" we live in? What purpose does it serve to limit the scope of imagination if the real reason we create is to find new things that have not been thought of before? I will argue with anyone who will tell me that I did not come away fully satisfied. There is so much to praise in this movie. The first thing is how we are brought into the heart of the main protagonist from the beginning. We care about Adam and Eden's dilemma.The science-fiction is immaterial. The mesmerizing visuals do not matter. What is a the center of this movie is a heart. As laughable as many of you might opine, the storytelling is what brings you in and holds you captive.We may well say that our new generation of movie-watchers have been spoiled, are jaded and have been nurtured on stories with a certain narrative arc and so they reject this movie on those grounds if not their allegiance to science-FACT in their science-fiction.That would be at cross purposes with this movie. It is not science-fiction for the SOLE sake of science fiction, it is a FANTASY clothed in science-fiction garments. It could have been told in many other different ways. And I must admit that romantic movies tend to be predictable, but they have been telling those stories since the beginning of time. And shall continue on for a long time. So don't begrudge them for some personal reason that is irrelevant to the experience.Do I recommend this movie? Hands-down YES. But don't come into expect another movie...expect NOTHING...and accept what is offered - and only in this way will you truly appreciate the fine work done here.

Adam (Jim Sturgess) and Eden (Kirsten Dunst) come from two planets next to each other. The gravity from each planet only works on matter from its own world. Matters from different worlds start to heat up when they stay in contact. The Down-Below world is a rundown place while Up-Top has gained immense wealth through a corporation called TransWorld. Adam is an orphan after a TransWorld explosion killed his parents. Through his aunt, he learns about a species of bees that pollinates flowers from both worlds. He meets a girl named Eden from the other world. However the authorities intervene and the couple is separated. Ten years later, Adam is developing his formula for a cosmetic lift cream. He signs a deal with TransWorld and befriends Bob Boruchowitz (Timothy Spall) from the other side. He tries to contact Eden and finds out that the childhood incident has left her with amnesia.I like the romanticism and I like the visual aspect of these other worlds. However the concept is impossibly unworkable. The movie lays out the parameters right away but they don't make sense. As the movie goes on, I just keep coming up with more questions and no answers. I think it would work better as a fantasy rather than sci-fi. All the advance tech just reminds me that this world has internal logic problems.I do like the romantic feel of the movie. Sturgess is being a bit too jittery. It's off-putting. He really should tell her the truth much sooner. The movie could have replaced his silly little date. He should be trying to convince her of their past. It would be more intense and less precious. This is a good star-crossed lovers setup. The development isn't that good. I think if the filmmakers asked a few more questions about these worlds, the logic of the place could be improved.