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
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Flixster Reviews (1,061)
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January 21, 2008Very underlooked rom-com. A great cast (except for Costner) and an amazing performance by Joan Allen.
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December 28, 2007joan 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, 2007Compelling and honest with flashes of dark humour which makes this a meaty comedy drama.
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June 9, 2007Yet 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 24, 2009
What's with me these days? All I saw was crap till now, including this one, The Upside of Anger. This movie was horrible, the acting...( read more) -
September 20, 2009caught the last 40 minutes... definitely wanna watch the entire film.
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August 21, 2009a nice slow pace drama .. very lovely story, a bit of both comedy and sad story....
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August 12, 2009I 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
March 27, 2005
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com
March 18, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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
March 17, 2005
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
The film is full of emotional truth, and it gives Allen, at long last, the star vehicle she so richly deserves. full review
March 10, 2005
Claudia Puig, USA Today
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
March 10, 2005
David Edelstein, NPR's Fresh Air
The Upside of Anger is the upside of Allen. full review
March 10, 2005
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
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
January 27, 2005
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
A fiercely funny human comedy with jokes that sting and leave marks. full review
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March 10, 2007It's a must see! If you like kevin costner you'll really like him in this funny comedy, I DID!!
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