UPSIDEdown
UPSIDEdown

UPSIDEdown

2013Movie90 minEnglish

More than anything, 10-year-old Sascha likes to go on bike rides with the neighbour girl Elli and collect sounds. He also has a passion for fixing up his bike in his improvised workshop. What he doesn't like is the new special school he has been sent to in order to learn how to read and write. One day Sascha is caught stealing and his mother decides to seek help at the youth welfare office.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users62%
Director: Juan SolanasGenres: Romance, Science Fiction, Drama

Plot Summary

In a world with a strict social hierarchy divided into an upper and lower planet, Adam and Eden fall in love despite their opposing worlds. Their forbidden romance is challenged by gravity-defying laws and societal barriers. Adam embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with Eden, risking everything to defy the boundaries that separate them.

Critical Reception

Upside Down received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its unique visual concept and ambitious premise, many found the plot to be convoluted and the romantic elements unconvincing. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the imaginative world-building and others criticizing its narrative shortcomings.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative visual style and unique concept.
  • Criticized for a weak and convoluted plot.
  • The romantic chemistry between the leads was found to be unconvincing by some reviewers.

Google audience: Google users were largely divided on Upside Down. Many appreciated the film's visual creativity and the ambitious concept of a dual-world society. However, a significant portion of viewers found the story to be poorly executed, with a lack of logical consistency and underdeveloped characters.

Fun Fact

The unique visual effects that create the 'upside down' world were achieved through a combination of practical sets and extensive CGI, with a particular focus on making the two worlds appear distinct yet connected.

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