Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Mike Binder
A sharp-witted suburban wife, Terry Wolfmeyer, is left to raise her four headstrong daughters when her husband unexpectedly disappears. Things get even more hectic when she falls for her neighbor Denn...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 26, 2005
Stats: 1,061 reviews
Flixster Reviews (1,061)
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January 21, 2008
Very underlooked rom-com. A great cast (except for Costner) and an amazing performance by Joan Allen.
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December 28, 2007
joan allen holds the fort in this black comedy whil raising her four daughters.Smartly written and great performances, would have liked to see a more sister element,but what can you do
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September 9, 2007
Compelling and honest with flashes of dark humour which makes this a meaty comedy drama.
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June 9, 2007
Yet another feel-good movie. Terry (Joan Allen) is left to fend for herself and raise four daughters when her husband disappears. Her neighbour and fellow drunk Denny (Kevin Costner) start to have feelings for each other. Does everybody live happily ever after?
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September 20, 2009
caught the last 40 minutes... definitely wanna watch the entire film.
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August 21, 2009
a nice slow pace drama .. very lovely story, a bit of both comedy and sad story....
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August 12, 2009
I really quite liked ths movie, it was a beautiful storyline and brilliantly acted as well!
Its funny, dramatic sad and a powerful drama that really is inspiring as well!
the story is about a wife who comes to believe her husband has betrayed her and left her for his receptioni...( read more)
Critic Reviews
I liked these characters precisely because they were not designed to be likable -- or, more precisely, because they were likable in spite of being exasperating, unorganized, self-destructive and imper... full review
The film is full of emotional truth, and it gives Allen, at long last, the star vehicle she so richly deserves. full review
Allen is one of the most reliable American actresses, and her intelligence and wit raise the quality of a movie that often feels as if it belongs on the Lifetime cable network. full review
The Upside of Anger is the upside of Allen. full review
The upside of Mike Binder's deeply flawed attempt to marry midlife romantic comedy with domestic farce is two nearly perfect performances by Joan Allen and Kevin Costner. full review
A fiercely funny human comedy with jokes that sting and leave marks. full review
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