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The Upside of Anger (2005)
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Reviews Counted: 167
Fresh: 123
Rotten:44
Average Rating: 6.7/10
Consensus: A comedy/ drama for grown-ups, with fine performances by Joan Allen and Kevin Costner.
Theatrical Release: Mar 11, 2005 Limited
Box Office: $18,742,061
Synopsis: Starring Joan Allen, THE UPSIDE OF ANGER spans three years of a woman's life following her husband's sudden disappearance. Terry Wolfmeyer (Allen), an affluent suburban Detroit wife and mother, goes from a paragon of sweetness to a... [More]
Starring: Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen, Alicia Witt
Director: Mike Binder
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Reviews for The Upside of Anger
Always more than a mere by-numbers domestic drama, The Upside of Anger is desperately, darkly funny, with dialogue to, er, die for, and a perfect cast.
07/02/07
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05/12/07
Engaging, brilliantly directed, frequently funny and ultimately moving drama with a terrific script and superb performances from Allen and Costner.
05/04/07
A grandstanding performance from Joan Allen is the main attraction in this suburban dramacom.
05/04/07
The final twist is misjudged, and it doesn't cohere at any level; but some funny moments.
05/04/07
Top Critic
Self-pitying and saccharine, this big whining ball of dross drags itself across the screen for two interminable hours, climaxing in a twist ending that comes with neon road signs attached.
05/04/07
While beautifully cast and acted, this focuses on its comic strengths to the detriment of the drama, creating an unbalanced tone and leading to self-conscious attempts at serious observation. A pleasant watch, but nowhere near as profound as it thinks it
05/04/07
Compelling and honest with flashes of dark humour which makes this a meaty comedy drama.
05/04/07
Allen's imperious turn and Costner's affable charm go a long way to ensuring you'll look back on Anger with affection.
05/01/07
Costner shines as the persecuted suitor who tries his best not to mind when being nagged and belittled by his regally shrewish object of desire, up to a point.
03/23/07
Unfortunately, outstanding performances by Allen and Costner aren't given much of a viable dramatic context.
11/10/06
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June 08, 2006:
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Big-screen comedian Adam Sandler is going to get a little more serious for his next role. He'll be starring in Mike Binder's 9/11 drama "Empty City," along with Don... More...
February 21, 2006:
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January 11, 2006:
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The Chicago Film Critics Group announced their nominees just before New Years' Eve, and they reconvened this week to vote on their year-end favorites. Also, the Iowa Film... More...
January 10, 2006:
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