Up and Down
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Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Starring: Petr Forman, Emília Vásáryová, Jirí Machácek, Natasa Burger, Jan Triska
Directed By: Jan Hrebejk
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 9781404980174
Format: AC-3
ISBN: 1404980172
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: 2005-07-19
Running Time: 113
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
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Editorial Reviews:
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A dysfunctional family reunion between a college professor his long-estranged son and the lover they both shared. Two petty pickpockets who attempt to rob a black belt in karate. A dimwitted soccer hooligan whose wife buys a baby in a pawnshop. These are just a few of the unconnected strangers whofind a common connection in the award-winning new comedy from the director of Divided We Fall. Winner of five Czech Lion Awards including Best Film Best Director Best Screenplay and Best Actress UP AND DOWN is a "stirring comedy too good to be missed!" (Joe Morgenstern The Wall Street Journal)System Requirements:Running Time: 113 minutes Language: Czech Subtitles: EnglishFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/BUDDY FILMS Rating: R UPC: 043396109056 Manufacturer No: 10905
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Not perfect but pretty decent
Comment: This one can be a bit polarising depending on the viewer's expectations. Watched it last night thinking it would be a comedy, but I'd have to say it veers more towards drama with a couple of funny moments. The plot is sometimes a bit clunky but quite clever. The different (intersecting) stories make an interesting assessment of race, migration, and class issues in present-day Europe. Some of the acting is quite good, particularly the lonely mother (Vera) and the dim-witted yet endearing Franta. Worth watching when you are in the mood for a good foreign film.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Czech Film
Comment: This is a show that has a serious plot but is really funny throughout the whole film. Classic Czech personality---life is serious and oppressive but there is still humor in the cracks and crevices of life.
LOVED IT!!
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Summary: This is a comedy?
Comment: The summary of this movie makes it sound like a light-hearted happy-go-lucky type of film. Unfortunately, it is exactly the opposite. Aside from the funny scene involving the Colonel, I didn't see much humor. Mainly this movie revolves around the serious (not funny) topics of neglect, racism, and self-worth. At first I thought that maybe I just wasn't getting the Czech type of humor, but by the end I was thoroughly depressed. Maybe if my expectations had been different I could give this more than 2 stars. If you like deep, thoughful movies, then this might suit you, but don't expect Sideways part 2.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Well I Really Liked It!
Comment: The movie is similar to Crash. It is a comedy/drama about the subject of immigration, emigration and racial mixing among modern day Czechs. The performances are expertly acted and very moving. I love the storyline of a skinhead footballer who tries to "adopt" a colored boy when his wife buys him and brings him home. It seems when it comes to having a son, color doesn't really matter all that much, even to a committed Ayran!
Customer Rating:
Summary: up and down...and down again
Comment: This movie could have been much better if only the director examined his work with some self criticism, and cut out (and replaced) about 40-60 minutes of boring and deadly dragging footage; that is what the movie fell into after 10 minutes or so of the promising opening scene. I'd be curious to find out where the director dug out the cast (I recognized only aged Jan Triska, who's fame has been long gone), but the quality of acting was terrible for the most of the time. I'm definitely puzzled by the choice of several non-native Czech actors portraying the locals (maybe a deeper meaning in this plot touching the immigration issue?). Anyway, perhaps the script was bad too, so combined with poor acting the result was inevitable; the not-so-original scheme of portraying bunch of losers going through theirs ups and downs did not help either. This movie will probably be soon forgotten; the creators tried to come up with something very original, and in my opinion they failed all the way. I feel somewhat sad for the fact that this piece of work represents the Czech country abroad these days; my country. Why do we need to be reminded of problems which mass media beats into us on a daily bases and long-term issues obvious when you look around if you stick in the country for a longer then 2 week holiday? If this material was presented in the more professional manner, maybe the movie had a chance - but bad matter wrapped into the equally bad movie hurts twice - painful enough that I felt need to write this short review.
I'm not familiar with too many good Czech movies created during the last decade, I guess nobody sticks out of the crowd and has enough talent, experience and taste that would even remotely match exceptionally excellent Zdenek Sverak (my favorite Czech director). The director of "Up and Down" Jan Hrebejk has a lot to learn ahead, and I'll think twice before watching his next movie, even for free (my wife and I were silly enough to grab this on Pay-per-View for fee; I checked the mixed reviews here before the purchase and since I've seen split ratings, we gave it a try).
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