UpsideDown
UpsideDown

Movie spotlight

UpsideDown

2014
Movie
10 min
Norwegian

A car ends up in the forest after running into a deer on the road and suddenly everything is turned upside down.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users59%
Director: Juan Diego SolanasGenres: Romance, Sci-Fi, Drama

Plot Summary

In a visually stunning world where gravity dictates social hierarchy, a man from the 'lower' world falls in love with a woman from the 'upper' world. Despite the impossible physical and social barriers separating them, they risk everything to reunite. Their forbidden romance becomes a fight against the very laws of nature and society to be together.

Critical Reception

Upside Down received mixed reviews, with critics often praising its unique visual concept and ambitious premise but finding fault with its underdeveloped plot and characters. The film's inventive world-building and romantic core were frequently highlighted, though many felt the execution didn't quite live up to its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative visual design and unique concept of a dual-gravity world.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped romantic chemistry.

  • Seen as a visually striking but ultimately flawed love story.

Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with many appreciating the film's creative world-building and romantic ambition. However, some viewers found the story confusing and the romance unconvincing, leading to a middling overall reception.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive visual style, with its inverted worlds, was achieved through a combination of practical effects, CGI, and clever set design, creating a believable yet fantastical environment.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review