Review of Upside Down (2012) by Jussi M — 24 Feb 2013

Beautiful visual with a weak story. Some good acting cannot save a stretched plot. Direction is so-so. Just good for a boring saturday night.

This review of Upside Down (2012) was written by Jussi M on 24 Feb 2013.

Upside Down has generally received mixed reviews.

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