(2017), also known internationally as The Upside , is an American comedy-drama directed by Neil Burger. It is an English-language remake of the widely acclaimed 2011 French film The Intouchables . Core Premise & Plot
: Despite mixed critical reviews, the film was a significant box-office success, grossing approximately $125.9 million worldwide against a budget of roughly $37.5 million. Sempre amici (2017) Sempre amici 2017
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: Phillip Lacasse ( Bryan Cranston ) is a wealthy quadriplegic billionaire living in a New York penthouse. Depressed and needing a new live-in caregiver, he impulsively hires Dell Scott ( Kevin Hart ), a struggling parolee who only showed up to the interview to get a signature for his parole officer. Sempre amici (2017) as Yvonne Pendleton
: Many reviews noted that while "Sempre amici" is a heartfelt and solid remake, it sticks very closely to the original French version, sometimes making it feel redundant for those who have already seen The Intouchables .