Review of Upside Down (2012) by Adelwyn H — 30 Dec 2012

A great premise squandered. Might be worth watching for it's novelty, but that's about all it has going for it.

This review of Upside Down (2012) was written by Adelwyn H on 30 Dec 2012.

Upside Down has generally received mixed reviews.

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