Upside of Anger (DVD) (WS)

I haven't seen this smart well made movie where Kevin Costner starred for a long time. This was a really well made movie and also glad to see Evan Rachel Wood again too. Joan Allen and Kevin Costner were so attached to each other they were stuck to each other like they were glued together. The story was kind of simple. Joan's husband is a looser. He went away from his wife leaving four daugers. Being alone with her daughers, Joan is almost mentally illed. And there comes Kevin who was an ex-baseball player. At the beginning, Joan didn't liked Kevin. But little by little she accepts him. Then they found out the husband died. Now she cannot go on without Kevin. The oldest daugther was pregnant and she is getting married with the man who is the father. Evan Rachel Wood, the most adorable daugther is befirends with this school friend who thinks that he is a gay who actually never had sexual reationship. Evan simply says have sex with me and then decide whether you like man or woman. She narrates the film althouth her roll was small. As I said, she is the gem from this movie and anyone who watch this film cannot avoid from looking at her constantly because she is so beautiful and charming. Although there are a lot of shots showing three, four of the daughters together in one shot, I only see Evan Rachel Wood. This drove me to watch her early movie THIRTEEN. As I said, the main great thing about this film is the chemistry between Kevin and Joan and they were so beautiful. Although Kevin and Joan were both kida old, they are so great and lovable. Anyone from teenager to 50s, 60, 70s will love them instantly. This was not a big boxoffice hit, still it is a good movie to watch for fun with some popcorn or icecream maybe.

A wonderful story and very thought provoking movie for all. Outstanding acting by Kevin Costner. To get its full appreciation, view it a second time.

First, let me say I did like this film; the plot of the movie appealed to me, even though I think Kevin Costner's acting ability should be compared to a block of wood [maybe seasoned maple]. And Joan Allen, during her long and varied career, has accrued many kudos, as rightly she should. But, I could immediately identify this great big gaping hole in the plot. Here is a man who ostensibly has lived an obviously successful and fulfilling life with a woman. Between them they have sired four above average, lovely and loving daughters, and are living in an affluent upper-middle-class suburb. Now, this woman's husband suddenly vanishes. He takes no clothes with him. He does NOT pack a suitcase and apparently takes no travel documents with him. He has apparently made no airline reservations [something easily confirmed]. And this man HAS NOT EVEN TAKEN ONE OF THEIR CARS! Lady, HELLO? Your husband HAS NOT run away with his secretary. It looks like perhaps something NOT GOOD has happened to hubby. Does the term "Foul Play" ring a bell? Duh. Although this was not a deal breaker, it called into doubt much of this lady's behaviour and her interactions with the remainder of the cast, certainly her reaction to Kevin Costner who, more than a famous ball player, seemed to be a famous alcoholic. Should the director really portray a falling-down-drunk as a romantic, desirable leading man? I dunno, it's just a question I throw out there. It also was disturbing that this woman not only heaped a ton of invective upon her "disappeared husband", but began jumping in and out of bed with her next door neighbor as if her husband was either a] dead and buried amen, or b] had been legally divorced for eons, This behaviour was totally inconsiderate of her four daughters who apparently loved their father, but she seemed to treat them with insensitivity and a lack of tenderness. And this was at a time when they were wrestling with an entire plethora of anxieties and challenges that face young and adolescent girls desperately trying to become [at least somewhat] competent young adults. Nonetheless, I did find this film touching, sad, humorous at times, and well acted. The characters were well-developed and "not wooden", even Kevin Costner, whom I must re-evaluate regarding his acting capabilities. Was this a film where, "All's Well That Ends Well"? Well, honestly, I do not think so, but it did not end totally badly either - except for the poor maligned and derided dead husband. But this is just one person's opinion. Do watch the film. There is much to watch and consider.

This is a wonderful movie as are so many Kevin Costner movies, that people don't really pay much attention to, but should. They don't know what they're missing.

A great quality turn from Joan Allen, a very good actress. Kevin Costner is always friendly and watchable. It provides a good and different picture of relationships, families, and how loss affects everyone. Then how eventually one learns, grows and heals. A good character study piece. The supporting stories (around the daughters) are good viewing too. When I first saw this film I then re-watched it the same day, I enjoyed it that much.

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Good movie .Funny and pleasing to watch very good performance from cast.

Great funny at times easy watching film