Review of Upside Down (2012) by Zebada M — 07 Apr 2013

Mundane love story pushed over by amazing special effects and visuals. Two worlds with gravity balanced by their moon. Sci-fi dreamlike trance. Not for everyone.

This review of Upside Down (2012) was written by Zebada M on 07 Apr 2013.

Upside Down has generally received mixed reviews.

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